Thiruvananthapuram: Thrippadidanam, the autobiography of Uthradam Thirunal Marthandavarma, which also details history and rituals of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, is now an asset to Malayalam literature, as the book published by Mathrubhumi Books, was released on Wednesday 21 Dec. Uthradam Thirunal released the book by presenting the copy to writer and Kerala Sahithya Akademi president Perumbadavom Sreedharan. Uthradam Thirunal said that a secret, which was hidden in mind for the last 82 years, is out now.
Mathrubhumi managing editor PV Chandran presided and Aswathi Thirunal Gowrilakhsmibhai, former chief secretary CP Nair, history researcher and journalist Malayinkeezhu Gopalakrishnan, Mathrubhumi books assistant manager Georgy Thomas, Kshthriya Khsema Sabha leader M Ravivarmaraja and Umamaheshwari, who prepared the book, were present
