Ezhuthachan is considered as the ‘Father
of Modern Malayalam’. He has written a number of books. His
‘Adhyatma Ramayanam’ and ‘Mahabharatham, are the
most important. These are independent translations from Sanskrit
originals. Ezhuthachan is supposed to have lived some 550 years
ago. He was born at Thunchan Parampu in Thrikkandiyoor in Malappuram
district. His exact name is not known. It is generally believed
that his name was
