Field trip 2025

Kumaran Asan National Institute of Culture, also known as the Asan Memorial, stands as a significant tribute to the revered Malayalam poet and social reformer Kumaran Asan. Located in Thonnakkal near Thiruvananthapuram, this memorial is the first of its kind established by the Kerala government to honor a poet.

The memorial, inaugurated in 1958 by then-Education Minister Prof. Joseph Mundassery, occupies the poet’s ancestral home and spans three acres of lush greenery. It embodies Asan’s elegant and profound contributions to Malayalam literature, mirroring the grace of his poetry.

Kumaran Asan, a pivotal figure in early 20th-century Malayalam literature, is celebrated here through a variety of exhibits. The memorial houses an extensive collection of his manuscripts, letters, and personal artifacts, offering visitors a comprehensive view of his life and literary achievements.