Award for Veeran

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Mathrubhumi managing director and writer M P Veerendrakumar has been selected for the Amrita Keerti Puraskar instituted by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, according to a statement issued by Math vice-chairman Swami Amritaswaroopananda Puri.      The award, comprising a cash prize of Rs. 1,23,456, a statuette created by sculptor Namboodiri and a citation, will be presented to Veerendrakumar during the 58th birthday celebrations of Amma to be held at Amritapuri in Vallickavu, Kollam district. Veerendrakumar was bestowed with the Puraskar especially for his travelogue “Haimavatha Bhoovil.” “It contains a subtle philosophy replete with sacred truths and his personal spiritual musings,” the award committee observed.