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Dr. R C Karippath Mother: Karippath Parvathy Amma Father: V K Kanna Poduval.

Born in Annur, Payyannur in the year 1951, R.C.Karippath completed his Master Degree in Malayalam Literature. Later he got Ph.D from Calicut University for his study on “Maavilar – their life & Culture”. He retired as Higher Secondary School Teacher.

First class in Malayalam (language and Literature) for post graduation Acuquired Ph.D from calicut University for the study of Life and culture of Mavila Tribe. Director Nattusamskriti Payyanur.

Brought out Books Theyya prapancham, Theyyam stories of Kolathunadu,Mapla Theyyams of kerala,Chamundi theyyam in the world of deities, The holy workship of Theyyam,Mavilar in the hiltop,ArakkalBeevi,Pathu Pattukal,Rites and rituals (Folklore). Kanalpakshikal,varavili,Smruthigadha,Pathamudhayam,Krishnapaksham (collection of Poems) Mahakavi Kuttmath (Biography) Ormakal pookunna Poomarangal (Auto Biography) Found out "Thirunizhalmaala" written in palmleaves of 13th century,and published with interpretation for Kannur University.

Award received:

1.Saparya Sahitya Puraskaram 2022 2.Kerala Govt.Life time achievement Award 2022 3.Kerala Folklore Academy Award 2014 4.Dr.Ambedkar national Award 2005 5.Banaras Prathibha Prathistan Award 2004 6.Mumbay Literary Award 2002 7.Teacher's Fine Arts Award 2000 8.Moodadi Damodharan Award 1992