A. Govinda Warrier

King Raghava of the Amogha Raghava Campi

By A. Govinda Warrier

This paper introduces and analyses a little‑known Sanskrit campū poem titled Amogha‑Rāghava, composed by the poet Divākara in Śaka 1221 (1299 CE). The poem survives in a single palm‑leaf manuscript…

Quilon Inscription of Jayasimha Vira Kerala Varma

By K. Rama Pisharoti, A. Govinda Warrier

Vilvamangalam Svamiyars

By A. Govinda Warrier

Vilvamangalam Svāmiyār is an enigmatic figure in Kerala’s religious and literary tradition. The article grapples with the problem of his identity because traditions mention several individuals with…

Literary Patronage Under the Zamorins of Calicut

By A. Govinda Warrier

This essay explores the cultural policies of the Zamorin rulers of Calicut on the Malabar coast, especially their patronage of literature and learning. The author outlines the historical context in…

Some Historical Sites and Monuments of Kerala

By A. Govinda Warrier

This descriptive essay surveys several historical sites and monuments in Kerala, illustrating the region’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Beginning with prehistoric megalithic dolmens and…

Some Historical Sites and Monuments of Kerala

By A. Govinda Warrier

Detailing some of Kerala’s notable monuments, this article describes the Irikkal Palace at Trichur and other historical sites associated with the Vadakkunnithan temple. The author explains that…

The Tali Inscriptions in the Cochin State and their Importance

By A. Govinda Warrier

The Tali Inscriptions in the Cochin State, located in the Vatalmidam of the Siva temple at Tali (eight miles west of Cheruvirutti), provide critical insights into the political and administrative…