Memorial for Mani Madhava Chakyar comes up at his birthplace in Kozhikode
Mr. Cherian said that Chakyar, a recipient of the Padma Shri, had made immense contributions to the cultural heritage of Kerala. It was the duty of the government to respect the memories of such great artistes, the Minister said.
The centre has been built at Karayad near the Thiruvangayur Shiva Temple in Arikkulam Grama Panchayat. It was constructed on 10 cents of land donated by Chakyar's family. T.P. Ramakrishnan, MLA, sanctioned ₹75 lakh for the construction works from his local area development funds. The Panthalayini Block Panchayat allocated Rs. 3 lakh for the furniture there.
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