Mannar Mannan: 03 Nov 1928 – 06 Jul 2020

Mannar Mannan: 03 Nov 1928 – 06 Jul 2020.  Inset, Chellappan Amarjothi (top), Dr. Paattazhakan

Mannar Mannan: 03 Nov 1928 – 06 Jul 2020. Inset, Chellappan Amarjothi (top), Dr. Paattazhakan. Source: SBS Tamil

Mannar Mannan, a Tamil scholar and son of legendary poet Bharathidasan, died on Monday in Puducherry, India after prolonged age-related illness. Mannar Mannan, 91, has won several awards including the Kalaimamani and Tamil Mamani; and has written over 50 books, including a memoir on his father, “Karuppu Kuyilin Neruppu Kural.” He has also worked at the All India Radio, Puducherry.


Kulasegaram Sanchayan pays a tribute with comments from Dr. Paattazhakan, Director of Alandur Mohanarangan Foundation and the owner of Vasantha publishing house; and Chellappan Amarjothi, Director of Paari Nilayam publishing house.


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