Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad
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| Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad in 2025 | |
| Born | 30 May 1980 (age 45) Haripad, Kerala, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.A. English, B.Ed, PhD (English), LL.B |
| Alma mater | Annamalai University Teacher Education Centre, Kayamkulam |
| Occupation | Poet, Author, Public Speaker, Educator |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | English & Malayalam poetry, Social activism, Literary leadership |
| Notable works | Sudarshanam, Novu, Good Vision, Truth Goodness and Beauty Behind Love, Ezhuthalan |
| Awards | Kerala Kalidasan Award, O.N.V. Award, Kunjikuttan Thampuran Smaraka Award, Words Worth Award, Kala Sahiti Award, Shreshtabhasha Malayalam Award, Manishada Award, Ambedkar Sahityasree National Award, KSTA Award |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Parents | V.N. Sivasankara Pillai (father), Dr. L. Jayasree (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | drarunkumarsharipad.in |
Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad with pen name Ezhuthalan is an Indian poet, author, lyricist and public speaker. His poetic contributions in both Malayalam and English have brought him considerable recognition. He is currently teaching English at the Vocational Higher Secondary Department. Besides, he holds the position of President of ‘Ee Yugam Literary and Cultural Association,’ Editor of ‘Darppanam Magazine,’ and President of Uvakalasahiti and Ipta Haripad.[1][2]
Early life and Education
Dr. Arun was born on 30 May 1980 in Haripad, Kerala, India. His father is Dr. L. Jayasree and mother is retired educator V.N. Sivasankara Pillai. He completed his M.A. English from Annamalai University and earned his B.Ed from Teacher Education Centre Kayamkulam. He qualified the State Eligibility Test (SET) for the post of higher secondary Lecturer, PhD in English and also completed a Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) from Annamalai University.
Career
Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad marked his literary path with the first poetry collection Sudarshanam, which won the hearts of the readers of Malayalam literature. Novu, another collection of Malayalam poems, was launched by V. Sivankutty, the Minister of Education, in Thiruvananthapuram, and the author is the one behind the release. The book's sale proceeds were allocated to compensate for the Wayanad landslides victims, and every penny earned went to the families who are financially struggling in the area. Throughout the years he wrote many precious pieces like Good Vision, Truth Goodness and Beauty Behind Love, Porali, and Ezhuthalan. Truth Goodness and Beauty Behind Love was accepted by the Minister of Agriculture P. Prasad at Haripad, who also released it. Atmayanathinte Kavita was another of his achievements, and an audio CD of it was eventually made. Dr. Arun has not only written poems but also contributed to the devotional music field with his albums, which include Ambalapuzha Kannan, Mannarisala Stuti Geetangal, Nenjile Novu, and Munpe Nadannavar. He is recognized as a great cultural figure in Kerala because of the constant participation in literature, music, and social issues.[3][4]
Social Activism
Dr. Arun Kumar S Ezhuthalan, besides literature, is a holistic teacher and a great initiator in the field of education and society. He unceasingly supported the infrastructure of the Thrippakkudam and Thalavady area through campaigns, and he also helped in providing the school with resources, organized yoga camps for children, and charitable efforts for disaster relief coordination . He is recognized for rallying literary organizations to engage in common issues of the community.
Books
Achievement and Recognition
| Award / Honour | Notes |
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| Kerala Kalidasan Award | — |
| O.N.V. Award | Kavita Kala Sahitya Samskarika Vedi |
| Kunjikuttan Thampuran Smaraka Award | — |
| Words Worth Award | For English poetry |
| Kala Sahiti Award | For Young Poets |
| Shreshtabhasha Malayalam Award | — |
| Manishada Award | First recipient; for literature |
| Ambedkar Sahityasree National Award | — |
| KSTA Award | For Poetry |
| Honour from Kerala Kaumudi | Recognition by Kerala Kaumudi media |
- He has been honoured by prominent figures like MLA Haripad Mr.Ramesh Chennithala, Minister of Education Mr.V.Sivankutti and Minister of Agriculture P.Prasad.[5][6][7]
Personal Life
Dr. Arun Kumar S stands out for his compassion and dedication to the literary and social causes, as well as his notable digital presence. His poetry is valued for the breadth and depth of emotions it depicts, as well as for being socially relevant; hence its great influence on both the literary and social spheres.[8]
External Links
See also
References
- ↑ Dr Arun Kumar’s Milk of Human Kindness . In UP18 News . Retrieved 10 December 2025
- ↑ Ezhuthalan Dr. ArunKumar S a hurricane on two legs . In Hindustan Metro . Retrieved 10 December 2025
- ↑ New Book Release by Ezhuthalan Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad . In The Filmy Charcha . Retrieved 10 December 2025
- ↑ Dr Arun Kumar inspires people through his valuable contributions . In The Times of India . Retrieved 10 December 2025
- ↑ Minister of Culture honoured Dr. Arun Kumar Ezhuthalan . In Hindustan Metro . Retrieved 10 December 2025
- ↑ Dr Arun’s contribution to the world of literature . In UNI India . Retrieved 10 December 2025
- ↑ Minister of Culture honoured Dr. Arun Kumar Ezhuthalan . In Hindustan Metro . Retrieved 10 December 2025
- ↑ Dr. Arun’s contribution to the world of literature . In LokmatTimes . Retrieved 10 December 2025