Why ezhuthachan is known as father of Malayalam?

Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan was known as the ‘Father of Malayalam language and literature. In a way, he had made great contributions to the language and in building the Bhakti cult among people of all sects, cutting across castes within Hindus.

What is ezhuthachan contribution to Malayalam literature?

He has been called the, ‘Father of Modern Malayalam’ or alternatively, the ‘Father of Modern Malayalam literature’ or ‘The Primal poet in Malayalam. ‘ His main works generally are based on Sanskrit compositions. Linguists are unanimous in assigning ‘Adhyatma Ramayanam’ and ‘Sri Mahabharatam’ to Ezhuthachan.

Where is ezhuthachan born?

Tirur, India
Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan/Place of birth

Who is Malayalam Bhasha father?

Ezhuthachan, regarded as the father of the modern Malayalam language, undertook an elaborate translation of the ancient Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata into Malayalam.

What did Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan do for Malayalam language?

According to historians and linguists, Ezhuthachan refined the “style” of Malayalam language and it was during his period that Malayalam literature attained its “individuality” and Malayalam became a “fully fledged” independent language. He also brought the language to the level of the non-Brahmins’s understanding.

Where did the name Ezhuthachan come from in Kerala?

The name Ezhuthachan, meaning Father of Letters, was a generic title for any village schoolteacher in premodern Kerala. As a boy he seems to have exhibited uncommon intelligence. He was probably educated by his elder brother (early in his life).

How did Ezhuthachan contribute to the Bhakti movement?

Ezhuthachan is also considered as a significant voice of the Bhakti movement in Kerala. Ezhuthachan’s other major contribution has been in establishing an (51 character) alphabet system equivalent to Sanskrit instead of Vattezhuthu, the 30-letter script of Malayalam.

Who is Thunchathu Ramanujan Eluttacchan in Malayalam?

Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan ( pronunciation, Malayalam: തുഞ്ചത്ത് രാമാനുജൻ എഴുത്തച്ഛൻ, Thunjathu Rāmānujan Eḻuttacchan) was a Malayalam devotional poet and linguist from around the sixteenth century.

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