A memorial built in memory of Malayalam’s great poet, Kumaranasan at his birthplace at Kayikkara. An auditorium and a library is also working under the Asan Memorial Association. Renaissance poetry began in Malayalam at the beginning of the 20th century and with Kumaran Asan’s ‘Veenapoovu’ in 1907 renaissance on romanticism began in Malayalam. The author of Veenapoovu, Nalini, Leela Sree Budhha Charitham, Chintavishtayaya Seetha, Karuna and many other immortal pieces were penned by N.Kumaran Asan who was born on 12 April 1873 at Kayikkara Village, Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram. When the poet died in a boat accident at Palana River, he was 51 years old. The Asan Memorial Association was registered at Kayikkara in 1957 during the chief ministership of R.Sankar. An auditorium and an office building were built in 1971. In 1973, during the centenary celebrations of Kumaran Asan, a library started working. A remarkable step of the association is the introduction of Asan World Prize (The title ‘Asan’ refers to a scholarly person). The recipients of Asan World Prize have been writers selected from different countries. It was at the age of 35 that ‘Veenapoovu’ was first published. A landmark in the history of Malayalam Literature, at its 100th year, the then Chief Minister, V.S Achuthanandan declared that the prize money has been enhanced to Rs.3 lakhs. So also, Asan's 125th birthday was celebrated in a big way.

It is a calm, quiet place. But the buildings and compound is in a dilapidated condition due to lack of maintenance and cleaning. It may be due to prolonged close down related to COVID-19. But is time that the authorities should look into this correct it

Every malayali should visit here at least once. This is the birth place of one of the renowned Malayalam poets "Mahakavi Kumaran Asan" who was born on April 12, 1873, in a merchant family belonging to the Ezhava community in Kayikkara village, Chirayinkeezhu taluk, Anchuthengu Grama Panchayat  in Travancore. Here we can see a bronze statue of Asan and the Lower Primary School where, Asan studied when he was young and when grown up, taught as a teacher. Behind the memorial, on a walk away distance is the sea shore.

Beautiful place near seashore. Park, artworks, creative forest, library are attractive.

Very nice and calm place. Awesome views of sea and great construction .A peaceful place to spend an evening. Idle when the sun is about to set. Vehicles have to be parked outside. The premises are well maintained and calm.

It was closed on Saturday. But you can enter through two gateways, one a side entry via a school and the other via main gate. As explore we can get through yo a beautiful beach on its backside. It seems poorly maintained. Solar panels have rusted. The interlocking tiles is the worst you can see in a natural landscape like this.

Great experience, kayikkara is the birth place of Kumaranasan. Asan is one of the greatest poet, social reformer and activist of 19th century and he is the main disciple of Sree Narayana Guru. His poems are completely against the caste based society existed in Kerala and he fought for a socialist society. He is known as "kayikkarayile kadal" among the Malayalam critiques.

A pilgrimage location for literary people, especially poetry lovers, the Kumaran Ashan Memorial stands here in his birthplace with proud remembrance of a great and successful man. A place with natural attraction of sea shore and visitors friendly constructions. Ash an statue istall. There are his poetical words fixed on the walls.

A place to remember our great poet Mahakavi Kumaran Asan. A beach is also there at walkable distance. But sorry to say that Asan Smarakam is very poorly maintained.

A beautiful place near the seashore, Kayikara is the birth place of Kumaranasan, in Anjuthengu panchayat. Asan is one of the greatest poets and social reformers. An auditorium and a library are also working under the Asan Memorial

Calm and refreshing ambiance.Close to the sea. Many developmental activities are going on, but need more consideration from the authorities because the place is a gem and can be made into a popular tourist and literature destination.

No compound wall and no security

A memorial location built to remember Aasan. Peaceful ambience

nice ambiance... peaceful place to sit lonely. there is an untouched beach other end of the premises.

Awesome place to spend time especially the beach area

A calm and quiet place to spend time. The atmosphere itself provide some happiness. Not crowded. A library is attached to it. A good place for small gathering of friends and family. Located in the seashore.

The Place of Memorial for Kumaranasan, a famous poet in Malayalam language is situated at Kayikkara in Anjuthengu panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram District in the background of Arabian Sea. Lot of open spaces, a huge status of Kumaranasan, an auditorium nearby. A must visit place for Literature enthusiasts

Everytime I take a drive to #Varkala, I love to stop at this place, spend some time there and move towards my destination. Hard to explain.

Nice

Asan smarak at Kayikkara is run as a memorial for Malayalam Poet Kumaranasan, the place is so calm and peaceful, we can go the beach through that compound. There we can see a school also(Asan Memorial school). Maintanence was done long back. But no one initiate keep it as a beautiful tourist spot.

Historical place

Nice place

Need improvement.. Good place

(Translated by Google) Anchuthengu near Aasan smarakam (Original) Aasan smarakam near anchuthengu

Tourist destination