Vishnupuram Literary Award
இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது
Vishnupuram Literary Award is an award for honoring Tamil's foremost literary personalities and writers who are alive at the time of conferring. It is presented by Vishnupuram Literary Circle since 2010.
Objective
The objective of the award is to honor Veteran creative personalities in Tamil, Indian or Foreign , who have not been recognized by Governments or reputed educational, cultural or literary institutions.
Award
The award was instituted in 2010, originally with a prize of INR 50,000 and a citation shield. In 2013, the prize money was increased to INR 1,00,000. In 2021, the prize money was again increased to INR 2,00,000.
The conferring of this award constitutes the final session of the annual two-day literary event, Vishnupuram Literary Festival. An anthology volume of literary criticism about the awardee's works is released during these sessions. This critical anthology, which is usually written by Jeyamohan, was later expanded to include articles authored by keen readers as well.
A documentary film about the awardee is also produced especially for this event and screened as part of the event. The two-day festival features panels, discussion sessions and reviews with the awardee as well as with other important Tamil literary personalities.
Awardees
A. Madhavan 2010 [1]
The First Vishnupuram Literary Award was conferred on writer A. Madhavan in 2010. The award event was held on December 26, 2010 at the PSG College of Technology auditorium in Coimbatore. Tamil filmmaker Mani Ratnam and Malayalam writer Punatthil Kunjabdulla were the Chief Guests. The event was presided over by Kovai Gnani. Writer Nanjil Nadan and critic Veda sagayakumar were invitee speakers.
Book release: Kadaitheruvin Kalaignan[2] (Critical anthology on A. Madhavan, by Jeyamohan)
A. Madhavan award event compilation: Vishnupuram Literary Festival 2010[3]
A. Madhavan was a Tamil writer who was born and lived in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was one of the pioneers of realism in Tamil literature. He was active in various literary spheres including writing short stories and novels, essays, translation and journal editorship.
Poomani 2011[4]
Writer Poomani was the recipient of the Vishnupuram Literary Award for 2011. The award event was held on December 18, 2011 at Geetha Hall near Coimbatore railway station. The special guests to the event were Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja and Kannada author Prathibha Nandakumar. The event was presided over by Kovai Gnani. Writers S. Ramakrishnan and Yuvan Chandrasekar were invitee speakers.
Book release: Pookum Karuvelam [5](Anthology on Poomani, by Jeyamohan)
Poomani award event compilation: Vishnupuram Literary Festival 2011[6]
Poomani is a modern Tamil writer. He brought the gamut of intricacies of life in the Karisal (dry midlands of TamilNadu) region into his art. His works are based on the lives of the impoverished in the Karisal region. He won the 2014 Sahitya Akademi award for his novel Agnaadi.
Devadevan 2012[7]
Poet Devadevan was the recipient of the Vishnupuram Literary Award for 2012. The award event was held on December 22, 2012 in Coimbatore. Music composer Ilayaraja, Malayalam writer Kalpetta Narayanan, writer Sukaa, Ja. Rajagopalan, critic Ka. Mohanarangan participated and felicitated the awardee.
Book release: Oliyaalaanadhu - The creative universe of Devadevan[8] (Jeyamohan)
Devadevan award event compilation: Vishnupuram award festival - 2012 - Memories and vibrations[7]
Devadevan is the foremost poet of modern Tamil era. He has written poetry and drama, and continues to write poetry. He belongs to Thoothukudi district. He worked as a teacher in Thoothukudi and has since retired. He has written the largest amount of poetry in modern Tamil.
Thelivatthai Joseph 2013[9]
Writer Thelivatthai Joseph was conferred the Vishnupuram Literary Award in 2013. The award event was held in Coimbatore in December. Writers Indira Parthasarathy, Sureshkumara Indrajith , filmmaker Bala, poet Ravi Subramanian, Suresh Venkatadri participated in the event and felicitated Thelivatthai Joseph.
As Thelivatthai Joseph was from Eelam, one of his books was released instead of a collection on his criticism.
Thelivatthai Joseph award event compilation 2013[9]
Thelivatthai Joseph was a writer from Tamil Eelam . He wrote short stories and novels, and was also a literary researcher. He was one of the most important writers from the central Hill Country provinces of Sri Lanka. He started writing in the 1960s and became a unique creative in the literary world during the 1970s.
Gnanakkootthan 2014[10]
Poet Gnanakkootthan was the awardee in 2014. The award event was held on December 28, 2014 in Coimbatore. Tamil filmmaker Vasanthabalan, Malayalam writer T.P.Rajeevan, poet Puviyarasu, writers Sa. Kandasamy, Paavannan and poet Isai were speaker invitees.
Documentary film: Ilaimel Ezhuthhu[11]
The documentary film on poet Gnanakkootthan was created by K.P.Vinod and was produced by Vishnupuram Literary Circle member Viji Bala.
Gnanakkootthan award event memories 2014[10]
Gnanakkootthan was one of modern Tamil's most important poets. His native language was Kannada. He assumed the pseudonym Gnanakkootthan due to the influence of the Tamil Shaivite poetry Thirumandhiram. Andru veru kizhamai', 'Sooriyanukku pin pakkam', 'Kadarkaraiyil sila marangal', 'Meendum avargal' and 'Pencil padangal are some of his notable poetry volumes.
Devathatchan 2015[12]
Poet Devathatchan was the awardee for 2015. The event was held on December 27, 2015 in Coimbatore. The special guests were writers Yuvan Chandrasekar, writer Joe D'cruz, poet Lakshmi Manivannan and Filmmaker Vetrimaran.
Book release: Aththuvaanaveliyin Kavidhai[13] (Vishnupuram Literary Circle)
Documentary film: Nishapthatthin Saptham[14]
The documentary film on Devathatchan was released by filmmaker Vetrimaran and screened during the award event. Devathatchan was interviewed by Senthilkumar Devan in the documentary. The voice-over was by Ja. Rajagopalan.
The documentary film was directed by Saravanavel, with Shanmuganathan handling the camera. Meghanathan was the editor, and Yanidharan and Balumahendra were the assistant directors.
Devathatchan Vishnupuram award event compilation 2015[12]
Devathatchan is one of modern Tamil's important poets. He lives in Kovilpatti. Avaravar kai manal, Aththuvaana velai, Kadaisi Dinosaur, Holmes endra kaatru, Eppodhum vidindhu kondirukkiradhu are his notable poetry works
Vannadasan 2016[15]
Poet Vannadasan was the awardee for 2016. The event was held on December 25, 2016 in Coimbatore. The special guests were Kannada writer H.S. Shivaprakash, film maker and actor Nasser, Dr K. Sivaraman, Writers Era Murukan and Bava Chelladurai.
Book release: Thamirabharanam[16] (Vishnupuram Literary Circle)
Documentary film: Nadhiyin paadal[17]
The film on Vannadasan was made by writer Selventhiran, with music composed by Arun and audiography Sun Keerthi. The anthology volume Thamirabharanam was composed of articles by friends from Vishnupuram Literary Circle.
Vannadasan event 2016 compilation: Vishnupuram award festival - orunginaidhalin kondattam[15]
Vannadasan is one of Tamil's foremost writer of short stories. He has also written poetry under the name Kalyanji. Vannadasan's given name was Si. Kalyanasundaram. He was the son of Thi.Ka. Sivasankaran, a Tamil Scholar.
Si. Muthusamy 2017[18]
The 2017 Vishnupuram Literary award was given to Malaysian Tamil writer Si. Muthusamy. The writer travelled to Coimbatore to receive the award. The event was held on December 17, 2017 in Coimbatore. Writers P.A. Krishnan, Meghalaya writer Janice Pariat, Malaysian writer M. Navin participated and felicitated Si. Muthusamy.
Book release: 'Si. Muthusamy- Malaysia Thamizh ilakkiya munnodi'
Documentary film: Rubber vidhaigaludan vilaiyaadum kalaignan[19] directed by Malaysian writer M. Navin.
Si. Muthusamy event compilation: Vishnupuram vizha padhivugal[18]
Si. Muthusamy is a pioneer of modern Malaysian literature. He created an organization named 'Naveena ilakkiya sindhanai' which enabled modern literature to take root in Malaysia. He has been enriching the Malaysian literary scenario with prolific output in short stories, novels and translation.
Raj Gautaman 2018[20]
Professor Raj Gautaman was the awardee in 2018. The award event was held on December 17, 2018 in Coimbatore. Special guests were Bengali writer Anita Agnihotri, Malayalam writer Madhupal, writers Stalin Rajangam, Devibharati, Suneel Krishnan.
Book release: Panpaattu aaivaalarai madhippidudhal[21] (Vishnupuram Literary Circle)
Documentary film: Paattum thogaiyum[22]
The film on Prof. Raj Gautaman was directed and recorded by K.P. Vinod. Background Music was composed by P.C. Sivan. The volume of articles on Raj Gautaman was written and compiled by selected reader friends of Vishnpuram Literary Circle.
Raj Gautam award even compilation 2018: Vishnupuram vizha- ilakkiyam ennum kalippu[20]
Raj Gautaman researched the evolution of Tamil culture on the basis of Tamil sangam literature, using the Marxist approach. He has a multi-faceted career with engagement in academia, writing novels and literary criticism. He sought to explain through his research how literature and aesthetics enabled the establishment of hegemony of the powered class. He is also an awardee of the notable ViLakku award.
Abi 2019[23]
Poet Abi (b. Habibullah) was the awardee in 2019. The award event was held on December 29, 2019 in Coimbatore Rajasthani Sangh auditorium. The special guests Malayalam poet K.G. Sankara Pillai, Assami poet Jahnavi Barua, Tamil poets Perundevi, Ravi Subramanian, Swetha Shanmugam participated and felicitated about Abi.
Book release: Iravilinedumyugam[24]
Documentary film: Andharanadai[25]
K.P. Vinod directed the documentary film on Abi. Prakash Arun handled audiography, and Rajan Somasundaram composed the background music. The collection of articles by Vishnupuram friends about Abi's poetry was released as book during the event.
Abi award event compilation: Vizha 2019[23]
Abi (Habibullah) is a modern Tamil poet. He was a pioneer that introduced abstract, metaphysical style of poetry in Tamil. He uses metaphors and images not found in everyday life to raise fundamental philosophical questions on time, space and existence through his poems.
Sureshkumara Indrajith 2020[26]
Sureshkumara Indrajith was the awardee in 2020. Due to the Covid pandemic, the 2020 festival was downscaled, and the award event was held in K.K. Nagar in Madurai.
Jeyamohan, and Suneel Krishnan spoke about Sureshkumara Indrajith and felicitated him with the award. The writer gave an acceptance speech.
Book release: Valarum vaasippu[27]
Documentary film: Tharcheyalgalin varaipadam[28]
The film on Sureshkumara Indrajith was directed by K.P. Vinod, and recorded by poet Anandkumar. Rajan Somasundaram composed the Background music. The book of essays about Sureshkumara Indrajith's works was written and compiled by friends of Vishnupuram Literary Circle
Sureshkumara Indrajith even compilation 2020[26]
Sureshkumara Indrajith is a writer of Tamil short stories, novels and micro stories, essays and reviews. His works revolve around the knots in male-female relationships, lust and social ills.
Vikramadityan 2021[29]
Poet Vikramadityan was the awardee in 2021. The literary festival resumed its grandeur post the covid pandemic, and was held on December 26, 2021 in Coimbatore Rajasthani Sangh auditorium.
Special guests to the event, Jairam Ramesh, Member of Parliament Indian National Congress party, Telugu writer Chinna Veerabhadrudu, Tamilw riter Cho Dharman, Tamil filmmaker Vasant Sai all felicitated the awardee.
Book release: Naadodiyin Kaalthadam[30]
Documentary film: Veedum veedhigalum[31]
The documentary film on Vikramadityan was directed and recorded by poet Anandkumar. Rajan Somasundaram composed the music. The compilation of readings on Vikramadityan's poetry was released as book volume by friends of Vishnupuram Literary circle.
Vikramadityan award compilation 2021: Virudhu vizha 1[32], Virudhu vizha 2[33]
Charu Nivedita 2022
Writer Charu Nivedita was conferred the Vishnupuram Literary Award for 2022. The event was held in Coimbatore on December 17-18, 2022. Arunachal Pradesh writer Mamang Dai, writer Bogan Sankar felicitated Charu Nivedita.
Book release: Thanivazhippayani
Documentary film: The Outsider, directed by Araathu.
The volume of criticism and readings (Thanivazhippayani) on Charu Nivedita's works was released during the event.
Charu Nivedita award event compilation: Vishnupuram Vizha 2022[34], Vishnupuram Vizha 2022 - Thoughts & emotions[35]
External Links
- Vishnpuram Literary Circle website
- Vishnupuram Vizha memories - Jeyamohan
- Vishnupuram Vizha memories (2014)
- Vishnupuram Awards - past
- Vishnupuram Vizha guests
Footnotes
- ↑ விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா-2010
- ↑ கடைத்தெருவின் கலைஞன் - ஜெயமோகன் முன்னுரை
- ↑ விஷ்ணுபுரம் விருது விழா-2010
- ↑ விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா -2011
- ↑ பூக்கும் கருவேலம்-ஜெயமோகன்
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/23330/#.WFngRHpppdg
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 2012-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/32521/#.XfHO8NUzbIU
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 2013-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 2014-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwtRXYLCwZw
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 2015-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/81360/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkhi2ZGmjmA
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 2016-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/93576/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5_RNslW9Wg
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 2017-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk_Jfnnb0cw
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 2018-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/116328/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=549IKs4voP0
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 2019-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/128310/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Ipo6tNJMC04
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா 2020
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/142041/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5mP6g_3S04
- ↑ 2021-விஷ்ணுபுரம் இலக்கிய விருது விழா
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/160528/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y8a2P7gQoM
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/160972/
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/160978/
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/177312/
- ↑ https://www.jeyamohan.in/177322/
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