Harivarasanam Award 2025 Bestowed Upon Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri
Thiruvananthapuram: The prestigious harivarasanam award for 2025, instituted by the government of kerala to honor contributions promoting interfaith harmony and equality, has been awarded to renowned musician and lyricist KAITHAPRAM DAMODARAN NAMBOOTHIRI.
The award, closely associated with the revered sabarimala
temple, comprises a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a certificate, and a plaque. It will
be formally presented at the sabarimala sannidhanam on the
auspicious day of makaravilakku, announced devaswom minister V.N.VASAVAN.
Kaithapram was recognized for his remarkable efforts in
using music to elevate sabarimala and swami ayyappan into the public
consciousness, along with his extensive contributions as a lyricist, music
director, screenwriter, and actor.
“the selection reflects his commitment to fostering
spiritual values and cultural harmony,” said minister vasavan, while
highlighting kaithapram’s illustrious career.
The award selection committee included revenue (devaswom)
special secretary anupama t.v., travancore devaswom board commissioner prakash
c.v., and acclaimed musician k. Omanakutty.
Kaithapram damodaran namboothiri has previously won several
accolades, including the kerala state film award for best lyricist for his work
in paitrukam and azhakiya ravanan. He has also
been honored with the state film award for best music director in 1997
for karunyam and the kerala state drama award twice for
songwriting. In 2021, he received the prestigious padma shri award,
further cementing his legacy in indian arts and culture.
The harivarasanam award continues to uphold the values of
sabarimala, honoring individuals whose work exemplifies harmony and universal
values.
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