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Cherusseri Namboothiri
About
Author of Krishnagatha, a landmark of early Malayalam Krishna poetry.
Cherusseri Namboothiri is remembered for Krishnagatha, a major early Malayalam poetic work on the life and play of Krishna. Soft diction, lyrical narrative, and devotion mark the poem, which helped establish a popular literary voice in Malayalam before the later classical flowering.
At a glance
Era
Medieval Malayalam
Known for
Krishnagatha
Theme
Krishna bhakti poetry
Classification
Era
Medieval
Profession
Poet
Birthplace
Kannur region (traditional association)
Major works
Krishnagatha
Awards
Classical literary stature in Malayalam canon
Literary movement
Early Malayalam Krishna poetry
Language(s)
Malayalam
Notable contributions
Established a lyrical popular voice for Krishna narrative in Malayalam.
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