Jnanpith Award 2025 will be conferred on Tamil Poet and Lyricist R. Vairamuth
¨ Jnanpith Award 2025 will be conferred on Tamil Poet and Lyricist R. Vairamuthu.
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The 60th Jnanpith Award
for the year 2025 has been announced to be conferred on distinguished Tamil
poet, lyricist, and writer R. Vairamuthu.
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The award has been given
in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Tamil literature marked by
creative depth and a distinctive poetic voice
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The decision was taken by
the Bharatiya Jnanpith Selection Committee chaired by noted writer Pratibha Ray
along with eminent scholars and litterateurs.
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The award carries a cash
prize of ₹11 lakh, a bronze statuette of Goddess Saraswati, and a citation, and
is presented annually for outstanding literary contribution.
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R. Vairamuthu is regarded
as one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Tamil literature, known for
portraying human emotions, social issues, and nature with sensitivity.
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Over a literary career
spanning more than four decades, significant contributions have been made by
him across poetry, lyrics, and prose.
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He has authored more than
37 books, including notable works such as “Kallikattu Ethikasam,” “Karuvachi
Kaaviyam,” “Thanni Desam,” and “Moondraam Ullaga Por”.
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Several prestigious
honours have been received by him, including the National Film Award for Best
Lyrics on seven occasions.
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He was awarded the Padma
Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014 by the Government of India.
