THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Noted poet, literary scholar and teacher Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri died at his residence Sreevalli Illam at Thycaud on Thursday. He was 81.
He was known as the representative of a poetic culture that blended tradition with modernity. Even while dealing with modern themes, a spiritual aura prevailed in his works. Besides Malayalam, his poems embody the ancient Vedas, Sanskrit literature and European poetic traditions.
He won many honours including Padma Shri (2014), Ezhuthachan Award (2014), Vayalar Award (2010), Vallathol Award (2010), Odakkuzhal Award (1984), Kendra Sahitya Akademi Fellowship (1994), and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1979).