Kadavoor Manimaaran (1945) is an uncompromising personality, committed to the ideals of Periyar E.V.R. and Anna. He wants the society to move in the right direction providing equal opportunities for all irrespective of their religion, caste or creed.
During his student days he actively participated in the anti-Hindi agitations and was victimized by the institutions in which he underwent the Pulavar course. As a result he had to study the same course in three institutions namely, Ganesar Senthamizhk kalluri (Melaich chivapuri), Karanthaith Thamizhch changam (Thanjavoor) and Dharmapuram Thamizhk Kalloori
.He did his further education at
To his credit he has published Thirty six books, of which nineteen are volumes of his poems.
First volume of his poems titled”Naan Paadukiren”came out in 1979.
After that Eighteen volumes which are compilation of his poems have been published, His poetic talents have been appreciated by many literary associations, He had received many awards including
V.G.P.Santhanammaal award, Vikkiraman award and Thamizharasi award.
Apart from poetry, he has also authored many prose works. His essays on Self-development and confidence-building have been widely read and appreciated. Among such books”Unnai arivaay! Ulakai velvaay!”(Know yourself! Conquer the world1” deserves a special mention for its provoking content and lucid style.
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He has also written a commentary to “Thirukkural.”
He retired as a Principal of a Teachers college and still continuing his poetic career as a mission to serve the Tamil community.
Poet Kadavoor Manimaran envisages a socialistic society where there is no quarrel in the name of religion, no fights to acquire wealth and power in evil ways and no ignorance.
