Memories of aDying River

MEMORIES OF A DYING RIVER

M. T. VASUDEVAN NAIR

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.

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.

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

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

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

SAVE RIVERSAVE OUR COUNTRY

PROTEST AGAINST POLLUTION OF RIVER WATER

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