Vaikom Ramachandran (born 3 May 1962) is an Indian poet and lyricist who writes in Malayalam language. He is the author of Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Suprabhatham, Hariharathmajam, the Unarthpatt (Suprabhatham song)of Sabarimala Ayyappa Swamy. Vaikom Ramachandran received Poonthanam Jnanappana Award of the Guruvayur Devaswom in 2026, which is regarded as one of the highest honours in the field of devotional poetry . The conferment of this revered honour upon Vaikom Ramachandran in February 2026 stands as a defining moment in his illustrious literary journey—a journey deeply rooted in devotion, spirituality, and an enduring love for Malayalam literature.
Since its inception, the prestigious Guruvayur Devaswom honour has been associated with some of the most eminent literary giants of Kerala, To be recognised in the distinguished company of such luminaries is, therefore, an achievement of exceptional significance.
Yet, Vaikom Ramachandran’s recognition carries an even greater historical resonance. His selection brought this highly revered honour to Kottayam District for the first time, marking a new and memorable chapter in the district’s literary and devotional heritage.
The distinction is further elevated by a remarkable double record: Vaikom Ramachandran became the youngest recipient of this prestigious honour and the first recipient from Kottayam District. This unique achievement not only celebrates his individual contribution as a poet, lyricist, and devotional writer, but also places his name in a distinctive chapter in the history of Guruvayur Devaswom’s literary honours.
For a writer whose creative world has been profoundly enriched by devotion to the Divine, this honour carries a significance far beyond a conventional literary accolade. It represents the rare convergence of literary recognition, spiritual dedication, and historic distinction—a moment that will remain an enduring milestone in the cultural history of Kottayam and in the literary journey of Vaikom Ramachandran. He is the recipient of Kerala Kshethra Anushtana Kalavedi's Nadasree award and several other awards of great reputation including Thali Mahadeva Puraskaram, Udayanapuram Subrahmanya Swamy Temple Puraskaram and many others. He has composed more than twenty-five Suprabhatham songs(Unarthpatt)of various temples including Sree Poornathrayeesa temple, Sabarimala and Chottanikara temple. The Suprabhatam composed by him is being played at Sabirimala and Chottanikara every morning. Another unique contribution of this poet is that the Slogan carved on granite installed beneath and written on brass behind Maraprabhu sculpture at Guruvayoor is penned by him. He has composed more than two hundred devotional songs and more than thousand Keerthans and Bhajans. This poet is popularly known as Bhaktha Kavi (Devotional Poet) since he is immersed in inducing bhakti into the heart of the common people by writing and publishing spiritual songs, keerthans, head to toe descriptions of Gods(Harisamgam..Sree Poornathrayeesa kesathipatham, Guruvayooappa Kesathipatham are all very popular), and also by writing and publishing spiritual articles.
Personal life Vaikom Ramachandran was born to Vasudevan Nair and Leelavathy Amma on 3 May 1962 at Vaikom in Kottayam.Sri Vaikom Ramachandran was a District Supply Officer, and now working as Member of Consumer Dispute Redressal commission, Ernakulam.
Books Aarum Parayatha Kadhakal (ആരും പറയാത്ത കഥകൾ) ചെറുകഥാ സമാഹാരം. Hrudaya Sopanathile Pranava Manthrangal (ഹൃദയസോപാനത്തിലെ പ്രണവമന്ത്രങ്ങൾ ) Jeevanum Moksha Margavum (ജീവനും മോക്ഷമാർഗ്ഗവും കീർത്തന സമാഹാരം.) Aathmapournami (ആത്മപൗർണ്ണമി . കവിതാ സമാഹാരം) Janinadanam(ജനിനടനം - കവിതാ സമാഹാരം) Padmaharam( പദ്മഹാരം - കീർത്തനങ്ങൾ) Eeakalochanam (ഏകലോചനം - കവിതാ സമാഹാരം) SreeKrishnapoornamrutham (ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ പൂർണ്ണാമൃതം - കീർത്തനങ്ങൾ - ഗാനങ്ങൾ - സ്തുതികൾ - സുപ്രഭാത ഗീതങ്ങൾ - ശ്ലോകങ്ങൾ.. എന്നിവയുടെ സമാഹാരം.) Maraprabhuvinte Manthrapeedom (മരപ്രഭുവിന്റെമന്ത്രപീഠം - ഗുരുവായൂരിലെ മരപ്രഭുശില്പത്തിെന്റെനിർമ്മാണ കാലത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ളവിവരണഗ്രന്ഥം )
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External links Janmabhumi Daily