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I am a software engineer with a strong interest in Kerala’s cultural heritage and traditional knowledge systems. Computers are my profession and folklore is my passion. I have been working in Software Industry for the last 13 years. I hold a masters degree in computer application and few professional certifications in Software Engineering and Project Management.I was born and brought up in what is known as Valluvanad – an area formed by contiguous portions of Palakkad, Malappuram and Thrissur Districts in Kerala. My native village is Arangottukara, a little hamlet on the banks of the river Nila that’s rich in culture and steeped in tradition. Right from childhood, I had a keen interest in assimilating local knowledge and in observing and absorbing the local ethos. In course of time I understood the value of our native culture and traditional knowledge, and the pressing need for preserving it in the face of rapid transition. I joined hands with a few like-minded friends, and Vayali (www.vayali.org ) was born.
The early days of Vayali were very challenging. Most of the members were from economically backward communities who eked out a meager livelihood doing odd jobs. Being the sole breadwinners in their respective families made their position even more precarious. However all were driven by a passion for folklore, folk art, folk music, folk dance and folk culture. After much brain storming we arrived at this decision: make folklore, art, music, dance and culture our means for livelihood, and in the process promote these traditional forms of expression. Today Vayali is self sustaining and continues to spread awareness about our ethnic uniqueness. My contribution to Vayali won me the 2008 Changelooms - Young Social Changemaker Award and "Excellence Award for National Social Activity 2012 " from Global Achievers Foundation, New Delhi.
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