Pallana


Pallana is a village on the shore of Arabian Sea. It is also alongside the River Pallana. National Highway 66 runs nearby.

Asan Memorial

Pallana is the resting place of the poet Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, the representative of cultural renaissance in Kerala who is introduced the form of poetry called "Khandakavyam" to Malayalam. It is now preserved as 'Asan Smarakom' by state cultural Department Government of Kerala.

Schools

Mahakavi Kumaran Asan Memorial High School was established in 1976. There is also a library in memory of Asan, which houses books of his poetry.

Kaviyarangu

The Asan Memorial Trust frequently organizes 'Kaviyarangu' and conducts the speeches of famous Malayalam poets.