Pavannan

Pavannan (born 20 October 1958) is a Tamil writer. He belongs to a family of short story writers during the 1980s. His first short story was published in Dheepam which was authored by Na. Parthasarathy in the year 1982. He has covered the audience with various Tamil short stories and once such is titled Enakku Piditha Kadhaikal published in Thinnai, an online magazine which talks about the beauty of life in various aspects.

One of his important creation is Manam Varaintha Oviyam in the platform Uyirosai which includes contents from more than 50 Tamil writers. He has been continuously writing on various platforms such as novels, songs for children, articles, short stories and movie reviews. For the past 20 years, he has translated short stories, novels and biographies.

Life History
Pavannan was born on 20 October 1958 in Valavanur, Tamil Nadu to Balaraman and Sagunthala. His childhood name is Baskaran. He completed his studies at Tagore Arts College, Puducherry. He initially worked at the telephone office in Puducherry and later went to Karnataka as a junior engineer. He is currently working as an engineer in Bangalore.

Poems

 * 1) 	Kuzhandayai Pinthodarum Kalam (1997, Vidiyal Publications)
 * 2) 	Kanavil Vandha Sirumi (2006, Agaram Publications)
 * 3) 	Punnagayin Velichan (2007, Sandhiya Publications)

Short Stories

 * 1) 	Verkal Tholaivil Irukkinrana (1987, Kavya Publications)
 * 2) 	Pavannan Kathaikal (1990, Annam Pathipagam)
 * 3) 	Velichham (1990, Meenachi Pathipagam)
 * 4) 	Veliyetram (1991, Kavya Publications)
 * 5) 	Netru Vazhnthavarkal (1992, Kavya Publications)
 * 6) 	Valai (1996, Thaakam Pathipakam)
 * 7) 	Atukku Malikai (1998, Kavya Publications)
 * 8) 	Nelli Thoppu (1998, Sneha Publications)
 * 9) 	Ezhulatcham Varikal (2001, Kavya Publications)
 * 10)       Evalin Irandavadhu Mudivu (2002, Tamizhini Publications)
 * 11)       Kadalora Veedu (2004, Kaavya Publications)
 * 12)       Veliyetrapatta kudhirai  (2006, Agaram Publications)
 * 13)       Irandu Marangal (2008, Pudhumaipithan Publications)
 * 14)       Bommaikkari  (2011, Sandhya Publications)
 * 15)       Pachaikiligal (2014, Sandhya Publications)
 * 16)       Paakkuthottam (2014, Uyirmai publications )
 * 17)       Kanganippu Gopuram  (2016, Sandhya Publications)
 * 18)       Pirayanam (2016, Selected short stories, Kalachuvadu publications)
 * 19)       Anandha Nilaiyam (2020, Sandhya Publications)
 * 20)       Kanavu Malarndhadhu (2020, Sandhya publications)

Novels

 * 1) 	Vazhkai Oru Visaranai (1987, Puthagapoonga)
 * 2) 	Sitharalgal (1990, Thaagam Publications)
 * 3) 	Paymarakappal (1995, Kavya Publications)

Short Novels

 * 1) 	Idhu Vaazhkaiyillai (1989, 2005, Agaram Publications)
 * 2) 	Oru Manidharum Sila Varushangalum (1989, Saravanabalu Publications)

Articles

 * 1) 	Enakkuu Piditha Kathaikal (2003, Kalachuvadu Publications)
 * 2)       Ettu Thisaiyengum Thedi   (2002, Agaram Publications)
 * 3) 	Azhathai Ariyum Payanam (2004, Kalachuvadu Publications)
 * 4) 	Theeratha Pasikonda Vilangu (2004, Sandhiya Publications)
 * 5)       Ezuthennum Nizaladiyil (2004, Sandhya Publications)
 * 6) 	Vazhipokan Kanda Vaanam (2005, Agaram Publications)
 * 7) 	Malarum Manamum Thedi (2005, Sandhiya Publications)
 * 8)       Irubadthirandu Attaipettigal (2006, Sandhya Publications)
 * 9) 	Nathiyin Karaiyil (2007, Any Indiyan Publications, 2018, Sandhya Publications)
 * 10)       Thungabhadrai   (2008, Any Indiyan Publications, 2017, Sandhya Publications)
 * 11)       Oru Thundu Nilam (2008, Agaram Publications)
 * 12)       Uraiyadum Chithirangal (2008, Pudhumaipithan Publications)
 * 13)       Vaazvennum Vatradha Nadhi  (2008, Agaram Publications )
 * 14)       Ottagam Ketta Isai (2010, Kalachuvadu Publications)
 * 15)       Arugil Olirum SudaR (2010, Agaram Publicatons)
 * 16)       Manam Varaindha Oviyam  (2011, Agaram Publications)
 * 17)       Pudhaiyalai Thedi (2012, Sandhya Publications)
 * 18)       Kanavugalum Kanneerum (2014, NCBH Publications)
 * 19)       Padagottiyin payanam (2017, NCBH Publications)
 * 20)       Venkat Swaminathan: Sila Pozudhugal Sila Ninaivugal (2017, Sandhya Publications)
 * 21)       Kadhavu Thinrandhe Irukiradhu  (2018, Bharathi Puthakalayam)
 * 22)       Sittukuruviyin Vanam  (2018, Sandhya Publications)
 * 23)       Oru Sollin Vazhiyaga  (2019, NCBH Publications)
 * 24)       Sathiyathin Aatchi - Stories of Gandhiyans (2019,  Sandhya Publications)
 * 25)       Ellam Seyalkoodum - Stories of Gandhiyans (2020, Sandhya Publications)

Books for Children

 * 1) Bommaiku Oru Idam Vendum - Rhymes (1992, Kalaignan Publications)
 * 2) Pachaikiliye Parandhu Vaa - Rhymes (2009, Agaram Publications)
 * 3) Yaanai Savaari - Rhymes (2014, Barathi Puthakalayam)
 * 4) Meesaikara Poonai - Rhymes (2016, Barathi Puthakalayam)
 * 5) Ettu Maambazhangal - Rhymes (2017, Bharathi Puthakalayam)
 * 6) Naangu Kanavugal - Stories  (2018, Nestling Books Publication)
 * 7) Kanrukutti - Rhymes  (2019, Bharathi Puthakalayam)

Translations

 * From Kannada
 * 1) Kannada naveena Kavithaigal (1992, Kanavu Publications)
 * 2) Balipeedam - Play (1992, Nataka Veli Publications)
 * 3) Nagamandalam - Play (1992, Nataka Veli Publications)
 * 4) Madurai Kaandam (1994 Drama, Kavya Publications)
 * 5) Vinai Vidhathavan Vinai Aruppan - Novel (1995, NBT)
 * 6) Pudhaindha Katru -Anthology of Kannada Dalit writings (1996, Vidiyal)
 * 7) Oorum Seriyum (1996  Dalit Autobiography, Vitiyal Publications)
 * 8) Kalkaraiyum Neram - Short Stories (1998, Lankesh Short Stories, Sahitya Academy)
 * 9) Government Bramanan (1998 Dalit Autobiography, Vitiyal Publications)
 * 10) Pasithavarkal - Novel (1999, NBT)
 * 11) VadaKannada Nattupura Kadhaigal (2001, Sahitya Academy)
 * 12) Agniyum Mazhaiyum - Play (2002 Srwama, Kavya Publications)
 * 13) Paruvam - Novel (2002 Novel, Sahitya Academy)
 * 14) Ayiram Marangal Ayiram Padalgal - Anthology of modern Kannada writings (2004, Agaram Publications)
 * 15) Nooru Sutrukottai - Collection of modern Kannada Short stories (2004, Agaram Publications)
 * 16) Om Namo - Novel (2008, Sahitya Academy)
 * 17) Agniyum Mazhaiyum - Collection of Six Plays by Girish Karnad (2011, Kalachuvadu Publications)
 * 18) Theer (2010 Novel, Sahitya Academy)
 * 19) Veerappan Pidiyil Padhinangu Natkal (2013 Article, Kalasuvadu Publications)
 * 20) Vaazvin Thandangal - Dalit Autobiography (2017, Kalachuvadu Publications)
 * 21) Sidhaindha Bimbam - Play (2018, Kalachuvadu Publications)
 * 22) Anjum Malligai - Play (2018, Kalachuvadu Publications)
 * 23) Thirumana Album - Play (2019, Kalachuvadu Publications)
 * 24) Ananlil Vegum Nagaram - Play (2019, Kalachuvadu Publications
 * From English
 * 1) Neeryaanai Mudiyudan Irundha Podhu (1998 African Wildlife Stories, NBT)
 * 2) ''KasturBa- Oru Ninaivuthoguppu" (2019, Sandhya Publications)

Awards

 * Pondicherry Government's Best Novel Award 1987 - Vazhkai Oru Visaranai
 * Literature Thinking's Best Novel Award 1995 - Paaymarakappal
 * Kadha System's Best Short Story Award 1996 - Payanam
 * Sahitya Academy's Best Translator Award 2005 - Paruvam
 * Tamil Nadu Government's Best Child Literature Award 2009 - Pachilankiliye Paranthu Va
 * Chennai Literature Festival's Best Writer Award 2016
 * Sujatha Uyirmei Foundation 2015's Best Short Stories Collection Award - Pachchaikiligal
 * NCBC 2015's Best Article Collections Award - Kanavugalum Kanneerum
 * Pudhumaipithan Award 2018 by Vilakku Organization for contribution to Tamil Literature.