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[[File:Concert in honor of Kalabhavan Mani at Manaveeyam Veedhi.jpg|thumb|Scene from a concert in honor of [[Kalabhavan Mani]] at Manaveeyam Veedhi in March, 2019. A wall-painting of Mani is also seen in the background. ]]<br />
'''Manaveeyam Veedhi''', also known as '''Manaveeyam Road''', is a Road in [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. This 180 m road extending from the statue of [[Vayalar Ramavarma]] on the [[Napier Museum|Museum]]-[[Vellayambalam]] road to the statues of [[G. Devarajan]] and [[P. Bhaskaran]] at Althara junction, is famous for the numerous artworks on display along the road and the numerous cultural performances it hosts. [[Street theatre]] performances, exhibitions, and art festivals are often hosted on this road.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/manaveeyam-veedhi-now-has-its-website/article8299953.ece| work=The Hindu newspaper | title=Manaveeyam Veedhi now has its website<br />
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The history of hosting cultural events at Manaveeyam Veedhi can be traced back to as early as 1995 when street plays were regularly held at this location. In 2001, the then Assembly Speaker [[M. Vijayakumar]] inaugurated this road as a center for cultural programs.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/thiruvananthapuram/nagaram/-malayalam-news-1.1042166| work=Mathrubhumi newspaper | title=Manaveeyam Veedhi @ 15<br />
| date=6 March 2016|accessdate=10 March 2019}}</ref> In 2011, as a part of its ''Manaveeyam'' project, the Government of Kerala started organizing cultural events at Manaveeyam Veedhi. Initially it hosted only theater performances. Performances of a number of plays of [[G. Sankara Pillai]] have been hosted here. Later on, many cultural icons from Kerala, including [[O. N. V. Kurup]], [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]], and [[Sugathakumari]] participated in events on this road. A number of famous artists from [[Kerala]] including [[Namboothiri (artist)| Artist Namboothiri]] have also created works of art on the walls along the road. <br />
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In 2013, a [[Crateva religiosa|''neermathalam'']] tree was planted on this road in memory of the late writer [[Kamala Surayya]] poet and activist Sugathakumari.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/when-neermathalam-bloomed/articleshow/63890791.cms| work= Times of India | title=When Neermathalam bloomed | date=24 April 2018|accessdate=10 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thiruvananthapurams-cultural-hub-manaveeyam-veedhi-get-facelift-84062| work= the news minute | title=Thiruvananthapuram's cultural hub Manaveeyam Veedhi to get facelift<br />
| date=2 July 2018|accessdate=10 March 2019}}</ref> Women's groups have often gathered at this location to pursue artistic endeavors, and to express their concerns and protests over various issues. They were concerned because this place is more related to the western lifestyle.<br />
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As a part of the Smart Roads project, the road was dug up for construction work and was closed to traffic for over two years.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2023/jan/26/thiruvananthapuramsmanaveeyam-veedhi-remains-distant-dream-2541451.html| work= The New Indian Express | title=Thiruvananthapuram's Manaveeyam Veedhi remains distant dream| date=26 January 2023|accessdate=25 June 2023}}</ref> <br />
[[File:Road work blocking entrance to Manaveeyam Veedhi, June 2023.jpg|thumb|Road work blocking entrance to Manaveeyam Veedhi, June 2023]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/manaveeyam-veedhi-street-festival/article7130020.ece The Cultural Corridor] Article on Manaveeyam Veedhi from The Hindu, 2015.<br />
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[[Category:Roads in Kerala]]<br />
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