Konkani language activist and author passes away
Veteran Konkani language activist and Padma Shri awardee N. Purushothama Mallya died at age 97 on September 11. He was the founder of the Konkani Bhasha Prachar Sabha and a prominent campaigner for linguistic recognition of Konkani in Kerala.
- ✓Veteran Konkani language activist and Padma Shri awardee N.
- ✓Purushothama Mallya, a 97‑year‑old advocate for the Konkani language, passed away on Friday, September 11, at his home near the TD Temple in Cheralayi.
- ✓Purushothama Mallya died at age 97 on September 11.
N. Purushothama Mallya, a 97‑year‑old advocate for the Konkani language, passed away on Friday, September 11, at his home near the TD Temple in Cheralayi. Mallya, who was honored with the Padma Shri and served as the honorary secretary and founder of the Konkani Bhasha Prachar Sabha, died after a brief illness.
The veteran activist is survived by his wife, Sarojini Bai, daughter Sushmitha Mallya Rao, and son Nagesh P. Mallya. Throughout his life, Mallya campaigned to secure national language status for Konkani and to obtain linguistic minority recognition for the Konkani community in Kerala, a state where the language has a modest speaker base.
Mallya’s work helped institutionalise Konkani promotion in the region, with the Sabha organizing literary events, educational programs, and advocacy efforts. His death marks the loss of a key figure in Kerala’s cultural landscape, and community leaders have expressed condolences, noting his contributions to preserving and advancing Konkani heritage.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | KL State |
| Publication Date | 11 September 2026 |