KOCHI: Marking a historical milestone for Lakshadweep’s literary heritage, ‘Shaliyam Shulal’, a landmark poetry collection written in the Jasari language by noted author, General Council Member of the Sahitya Akademi, and Sahitya Akademi Malayalam Advisory Board Member Pookkutti Muhammad Koya, was officially released today at the Ernakulam Press Club.
The book was formally released by renowned lyricist Anwar Ali by handing over the inaugural copy to poet and social activist Ambili Omanakuttan. During the ceremony, Hon’ble Justice S. Manu of the High Court of Kerala felicitated Pookkutti Muhammad Koya for his extensive contributions to island literature and linguistic preservation. Noted writer Ramdas Kadavallur and Public Prosecutor Jibin Joseph delivered speeches honoring the author’s literary journey.
Pookkutti Muhammad Koya has authored several seminal works on island culture and history, including the Jasari Dictionary, Lakshadweepinte Kanappurangal (Unseen Facets of Lakshadweep), Ningalkkariyaamo Bithra Dweep? (Do You Know Bithra Island?), and Lakshadweep Otta Nottathil (Lakshadweep at a Glance).
