# Ramavarma Tribute Music

> Ramavarma Tribute Music at Vayalar Memorial, Alappuzha, 25 Oct 2026, tickets: https://vayalarramavarmamemorialtrust.org/

- **When:** Sunday, 25 October 2026
- **Venue:** Vayalar Memorial
- **Address:** vayalar, Alappuzha, Kerala, 688536
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Get tickets:** https://vayalarramavarmamemorialtrust.org/
- **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/ramavarma-tribute-music
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## About this event

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Vayalar Ramavarma’s musical legacy continues to be celebrated through remembrance programmes, song evenings, and cultural events organised in his honour. Vayalar Ramavarma, one of Malayalam’s most influential poets and film lyricists, wrote a large body of poetry and Malayalam film songs that remain closely associated with Kerala’s literary and musical heritage. The Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust, established in 1976, regularly conducts cultural programmes connected with his memory, including Vayalar poetry and song competitions, literary gatherings, poetry recitals, and musical programmes. The Trust’s official programme listings currently include events such as Vayalar Smrithi Sayahnam and Manaveeyam Vayalar Gaanasandhya, while its annual October 27 observances around Vayalar’s death anniversary include the Vayalar Award and other literary and cultural programmes. These musical tributes commonly draw on Vayalar’s celebrated poetry and film lyrics, bringing his words to audiences through live singing and related artistic presentations. His association with Malayalam cinema produced a substantial body of popular songs, many of which continue to be performed in remembrance programmes and musical evenings. The memorial at Vayalar in Alappuzha district, located at his ancestral home at Raghavaparambil, serves as an important site of remembrance and houses facilities connected with his literary legacy. Musical tributes to Vayalar are also presented at other cultural venues across Kerala rather than being confined to the memorial. For example, the 2025 Vayalar Award ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram included a musical tribute featuring his songs, while the ongoing Vayalar Year commemorations have included regular Vayalar song evenings and other music-and-literature programmes. Such programmes offer audiences an opportunity to revisit the poetic quality of Vayalar’s lyrics while learning about the cultural influence of his work. Depending on the organiser and occasion, a tribute may combine live music with poetry recitation, literary remembrance, talks, or other cultural presentations. Rather than representing one fixed annual event with a permanent schedule, “Ramavarma Tribute Music” is best understood as a general category of musical remembrance programmes dedicated to Vayalar Ramavarma, with the venue, date, artists, and programme varying according to the organiser. For visitors interested in Malayalam literature, film music, poetry, and Kerala’s modern cultural history, these programmes provide an engaging way to encounter the enduring legacy of one of the state’s most celebrated poet-lyricists.

🚆 Railway: Cherthala Railway Station — approximately 10–12 km from the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial at Vayalar.

✈️ Airport: Cochin International Airport — approximately 70 km, depending on the road route.

🚌 Bus: Local and long-distance buses serve Vayalar and nearby Cherthala and Alappuzha; local services connect the Vayalar area with surrounding towns.

🏨 Stay: Hotels, lodges, resorts, and homestays are available in and around Cherthala and Alappuzha.

✅ Notes: Musical tributes to Vayalar Ramavarma are held as part of different remembrance and cultural programmes rather than as one permanently scheduled event under the title “Ramavarma Tribute Music.” The Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust regularly organises Vayalar song and poetry programmes, with dates and venues varying by occasion. Check the organiser’s current programme before visiting.