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Minister P.C. Vishnunadh launches 'Nilanadam' book on Tirunavaya history

Minister for Culture and Tourism P.C. Vishnunadh launched Nilanadam on Tuesday in Thiruvananthapuram. This book details the history of Tirunavaya and Mamankam. Local MLA Kurukkoli Moideen emphasized importance of trustworthy historical sources to safeguard cultural heritage for future generations.

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Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
Minister P.C. Vishnunadh launches 'Nilanadam' book on Tirunavaya history

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  • •The book Nilanadam was unveiled on Tuesday in Thiruvananthapuram by Minister for Culture and Tourism P.C. Vishnunadh.
  • •Writer C. Radhakrishnan proposed the title for the book, aimed at educating younger generations about their heritage.
  • •Local MLA Kurukkoli Moideen stressed the need for reliable historical sources during the book launch event.
  • •The publication is a collaboration between Tirunavaya-based organizations Re-Echo and the Mamankam Memorial Trust.
  • •Notable attendees included Puvvathinkal Rasheed and A.P. Wahid, highlighting community support for preserving Mamankam's legacy.

Book cover of Nilanadam,chronicling Tirunavaya and Mamankam's history,was unveiled Tuesday in Thiruvananthapuram by Culture and Tourism Minister P.C . Vishnunadh. This aims to document region's history, especially for younger generations eager to understand their heritage.

Writer C . Radhakrishnan suggested book's title, designed as valuable resource. During launch,Kurukkoli Moideen, local MLA, stressed importance of preserving Mamankam's history and cultural legacy. He urged making reliable historical sources accessible to future generations.

Book is a joint effort by Tirunavaya organizations Re-Echo and Mamankam Memorial Trust. Attendees included Puvvathinkal Rasheed,Re-Echo president, and A.P . Wahid, Mamankam Memorial Trust secretary,along with figures like K.K. Razak Haji, Askar Pallar, Koyippuram Bava, and Chirakkal Umar…

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