ABOUT FAMILY
Born on 29th September, 1960 at Anickad, Kottayam district, Kerala, India. Father P.D. Prabhakaran Kartha, a renowned scholar and teacher of English and Chemistry. Mother Smt. D. Jagadamba, a voracious reader with a deep interest in literature.
Paternal grandfather, Damodaran Namoothiri, was a great poet, and was honoured by the Maharajah of Travancore with 'Pattum Valayum' (a silk dhothi and a golden bangle) in recognition of his poetic talent.
Maternal grandfather Narayana Menon, was a well known teacher and a storyteller, having proved hos mettle in 'katha prasangam'.
Maternal great grand uncle, His Excellency Iswarananda swami was the Head of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Purannattukara, Thrissur.
Maternal family descnds from the celebrated 'Kottayam Thampuran', a ruling family of ancient kerala, of which Pazhassi Raja was the most glorious name.
Paternal family, Ampazhathungal Madom also belongs to the ruling class.
Married to Prof. P. S. Sasidharan, Professor of Commerce in various N. S. S. Colleges.
Childern: Sreedevi S., Engineer, is married to Bijith T. G. , Engineer, Bosch, Bangalore.
Lakshmi Devi, LLB student, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kalamassery
Brother: Ashok Kumar working in KSEB is married to Dr. Bhanu Ashok working in SVRNSS College, Vazhoor
Sister: Anitha Devi J working in Income Tax department, is married to A. V. Asok Kumar working in Kerala Police