Cheruvayal Raman cremated with State honours

By The Hindu Staff

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Cheruvayal Raman cremated with State honours — Photo credit: The Hindu

People paying their last respects to Cheruvayal Raman in Wayanad on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri awardee renowned for preserving traditional paddy varieties and promoting indigenous farming practices, was cremated with full State honours in Wayanad district on Thursday.

The funeral was held at the Kurichya cremation ground in Cheruvayal, with hundreds of people gathering to pay their last respects to the celebrated farmer and conservationist.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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