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	* ''Sudarshanam''		* ''Sudarshanam''
	* ''Novu''		* ''Novu''
	* ''Ezhuthalan''		* ''[https://www.amazon.in/EZHUTHALAN-Dr-Arunkumar-S/dp/811977017X Ezhuthalan]''
	* ''Good Vision''		* ''[https://amzn.in/d/0dWaK6N Good Vision]''
	* ''Truth, Goodness and Beauty Behind Love''		* ''[https://amzn.in/d/eLBSfXy Truth, Goodness and Beauty Behind Love]''
	* ''Porali''		* ''[https://amzn.in/d/4C1DvzD Porali]''

	== Awards and recognition ==		== Awards and recognition ==
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	* Ambedkar Sahityasree National Award		* Ambedkar Sahityasree National Award
	* KSTA Award		* KSTA Award
	* Honour from ''Kerala Kaumudi''		* Honour from ''[https://share.google/Vi2vNndU2PtnYBrlv Kerala Kaumudi]''

	He has been honoured by public figures including [[wikipedia:Ramesh Chennithala\|Ramesh Chennithala]], [[wikipedia:V. Sivankutty\|V. Sivankutty]], and [[wikipedia:P. Prasad\|P. Prasad]].		He has been honoured by public figures including [[wikipedia:Ramesh Chennithala\|Ramesh Chennithala]], [[wikipedia:V. Sivankutty\|V. Sivankutty]], and [[wikipedia:P. Prasad\|P. Prasad]].

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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |30 May 1980, [[wikipedia:Haripad|Haripad]], [[wikipedia:Alappuzha district|Alappuzha district]], [[wikipedia:Kerala|Kerala]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Poet, Author, Lyricist, Educator, Public Speaker
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |2000–present
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
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* M.A. (English)
* B.Ed
* PhD (English)
* LL.B
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Alma mater'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Annamalai University|Annamalai University]]; Teacher Education Centre, Kayamkulam
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Malayalam and English poetry, social activism, literary leadership
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |Lekshmy S
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Parents'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |V. N. Sivasankara Pillai (father)<br/>Dr. L. Jayasree (mother)
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| style="width: 30%; padding: 5px;" |'''Religion'''
| style="width: 70%; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Hinduism|Hinduism]]
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'''Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad''' (born 30 May 1980), popularly known by his pen name '''Ezhuthalan''', is an Indian poet, author, lyricist, educator and social activist from [[wikipedia:Kerala|Kerala]]. Writing in both Malayalam and English, he is widely recognised for poetry rooted in social consciousness, human values, and cultural identity.
[[File:Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad1.jpg|thumb]]
He currently serves as an English teacher in the Vocational Higher Secondary Department, [[wikipedia:Government of Kerala|Government of Kerala]], and holds leadership positions in several literary and cultural organisations.

== Early life and education ==
Dr. Arun Kumar S was born in [[wikipedia:Haripad|Haripad]] in the [[wikipedia:Alappuzha district|Alappuzha district]] of Kerala. He was raised in an academically inclined family that encouraged literature, ethics, and cultural engagement from an early age.

His father, V. N. Sivasankara Pillai, and his mother, Dr. L. Jayasree, a retired educator, played a formative role in shaping his intellectual outlook.

He completed his Master of Arts in English and later earned a Bachelor of Education degree from the Teacher Education Centre, Kayamkulam. He qualified the State Eligibility Test (SET) and subsequently completed a Doctorate (PhD) in English. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from [[wikipedia:Annamalai University|Annamalai University]].

== Career ==
=== Literary career ===
Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad began his literary journey in the early 2000s. His debut Malayalam poetry collection, ''Sudarshanam'', received critical appreciation and marked his entry into contemporary Malayalam literature.

His subsequent collection, ''Novu'', was released in [[wikipedia:Thiruvananthapuram|Thiruvananthapuram]] by Kerala’s Minister of Education [[wikipedia:V. Sivankutty|V. Sivankutty]]. Proceeds from the book were donated to support families affected by the [[wikipedia:Wayanad landslides|Wayanad landslides]].

His English poetry collection ''Truth, Goodness and Beauty Behind Love'' was formally released by Kerala’s Minister of Agriculture [[wikipedia:P. Prasad|P. Prasad]] at a public event in Haripad.

Other notable works include ''Good Vision'', ''Porali'', ''Ezhuthalan'', and ''Atmayanathinte Kavita'', the latter of which was later adapted into an audio CD.

=== Music and lyrics ===
Dr. Arun has also contributed as a lyricist in devotional music. His notable devotional albums include ''Ambalapuzha Kannan'', ''Mannarisala Stuti Geetangal'', ''Nenjile Novu'', and ''Munpe Nadannavar'', blending spirituality with poetic expression.

=== Academic and public engagement ===
As an educator, Dr. Arun is known for his holistic teaching approach. He is a frequent speaker at literary forums, academic seminars, and cultural events across Kerala.

He serves as President of ''Ee Yugam Literary and Cultural Association'', Editor of ''Darppanam Magazine'', and President of ''Uvakalasahiti'' and ''IPTA Haripad''.

== Social activism ==
Dr. Arun Kumar S Ezhuthalan is actively involved in social and educational initiatives, particularly in the Thrippakkudam and Thalavady regions. His work includes school infrastructure development, yoga camps for children, disaster relief coordination, and charitable activities.

He is recognised for mobilising writers and cultural organisations for collective social causes.

== Books ==
* ''Sudarshanam''
* ''Novu''
* ''Ezhuthalan''
* ''Good Vision''
* ''Truth, Goodness and Beauty Behind Love''
* ''Porali''

== Awards and recognition ==
Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad has received numerous honours, including:
* Kerala Kalidasan Award
* O.N.V. Award
* Kunjikuttan Thampuran Smaraka Award
* Words Worth Award
* Kala Sahiti Award
* Shreshtabhasha Malayalam Award
* Manishada Award
* Ambedkar Sahityasree National Award
* KSTA Award
* Honour from ''Kerala Kaumudi''

He has been honoured by public figures including [[wikipedia:Ramesh Chennithala|Ramesh Chennithala]], [[wikipedia:V. Sivankutty|V. Sivankutty]], and [[wikipedia:P. Prasad|P. Prasad]].

== Personal life ==
Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad is known for his humility and commitment to literature and social causes. His poetry is widely appreciated for its emotional depth and ethical engagement.

== External links ==
* [https://drarunkumarsharipad.in Official website]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15436070/ Dr. Arun Kumar S Haripad on IMDb]
* [https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-arun-kumar-s-poet-haripad-a764a6289 LinkedIn profile]
* [https://www.hindustanmetro.com/minister-of-culture-honoured-dr-arun-kumar-ezhuthalan/ Hindustan Metro]
* [https://filmycharcha.com/article/news/new-book-release-by-ezhuthalan-dr-arun-kumar-s-haripad Filmy Charcha]

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