Hundreds of people, including his disciples, socio-cultural leaders and politicians, paid homage to Chitran Namboodirippad, who died here on Tuesday at the age of 104. His body was cremated at Paramekkavu Shanthi ghat at 4 p.m. on Wednesday with State honours.
People were pouring to his house at Chembukkavu and later to Kerala Sahitya Akademi hall, where his body was placed for the public to pay respect.
He was an inspiration for hundreds of people as a teacher, scholar, writer and social activist. He kept his spirit alive till his demise at the age of 104. He was 100 when he scaled the mountains of Himalayas for the 30th time. A national-award winning teacher, he retired as Additional Director of the Education department. Winner of Kerala Sahitya Akademi award, he wrote many books including an autobiography ‘Smaranakalude Poomukham’ and travelogue Punyahimalayam.
