Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (UNI) Six scholarly books published by the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR) were released as part of the Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival (KLAIBF) 2026 at the Legislative Assembly Complex.
The book “Institutions, Individuals, and Practices: Anthropological Essays,” a collection of selected essays by eminent anthropologist Dr. A. Ayyappan, edited by Prasanth Madhav and Rafi Neelamkavil, was received by the Vice-Chairperson of the Kerala State Higher Education Council, Prof. Rajan Gurukkal.
The publication “When Cochin Became Cidade de Cochim (1527–1616)”, translated by Davies C.J, which provides an in-depth analysis of Kochi during the Portuguese period and includes crucial documents on the colonial administrative structure of the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, was received by former Kerala Bhasha Institute Director Prof Karthikeyan Nair.
The study “Lineages of Kalameluttu in Kerala” by Dr Shibi K., focusing on the kalameluttu tradition in the state, was received by Archaeology Department Director Dr Dinesan E, while “Ayyappan Hymns of Kalameluttu in North Malabar” was received by artist Sajitha R. Shankar.
From the KCHR Resource Material Series, “Koothasappana” by Arnas Pathiri was received by Parvathy S., Director-in-Charge of the State Archives Department. Another major work in the series, “Kannaloka Keralolpatti”, documenting the origin history of occupational communities such as Asari, Mooshari, Thattan, and Karuman (Kannalar), prepared by K.M.P. Damodaran Namboothiri, Chithra K, and K.P. Rajesh, was received by Prof Seema Jerome of the Malayalam Department, University of Kerala.
KCHR Publication Assistant Sandhya S.N. proposed the vote of thanks at the function.
Higher Education Minister Dr R. Bindu formally released the publications. The event was presided over by KCHR Chairperson Prof K.N. Ganesh, while KCHR Director Prof Dinesan Vadakkinil welcomed the gathering.
KCHR releases 6 research books at Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival
