Malayalam storyteller, novelist 'Kovilan' (Kandanakkeri Vattomparambil Velappan Ayyappan) (1923-2010): Born in Kandanakkeri near Guruvayur in Kerala, he completed his education at Pavaratti Sanskrit College and served in the Royal Indian Navy and the Corps of Signals. He has made his mark in literature with his unique material styles and has received several awards including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award. He is unforgettable for creating strong characters with a realistic basis in his works. His writings, which are deeply influenced by the indigenous culture, depict the inseparable relationship between nature, man, God and biodiversity, providing an amazing and thought-provoking experience.