Memories of a Dying River

4. M.T. Vasudevan Nair noted writer
and screen writer was born at
Kudallur in Palakad district.
His novels and stories capture the
agonies of people destined to live In
solitude.
His major works include “Nalukettu”,
Kaalam, Randaamoozham.

7. Theme: Memories of a Dying River
speaks of the pathetic condition of
‘Nila’ or Bharathapuzha which was
once fostered his childhood dreams
and once had been a lifeline for the
people of our state. It is a nostalgic
remembrance of the days of plentitude
abundance and pristine glory of Nila.

8. Cultivating bananas and vegetables by the
enterprising peasants.
Waterways for agricultural merchandise.

9. Bathing of the people in the
river.
Bathing of cattle in the river
Digging pit and collecting water
for cooking.

10. Mamankam – The Mamankam
was a sport fought once in 12 years
to show of the superiority of the Zamodiri ruler.