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ABOUT HIS FAMILY
Kesavadev left behind his wife Seethalakshmy and son Jothy Dev who was at that time a child of hardly sixteen. They continue to reside at Lekshmy Nilayam, built by Kesava Dev in 1965. Lekshmy Nilayam was the hub of literary and cultural activity till Dev's demise. The street where the house is located is named "P.Kesava Dev Road", by the Trivandrum Corporation in honour of the illustrious writer. For Seethalekshmy and son Jothy Dev the years that followed Dev's demise were of trials and tribulations. Seetha Lakshmy faced the adversities with unusual courage and knack. Mrs.Dev has published a book named "Kesava Dev Ente Nityakamukan" where she gives a beautiful narration of her life with Dev. She continues to contribute to periodicals and newspapers. The room on the top floor of the home used by Kesava Dev offers a picturesque view of the eastern part of the city. The room is kept exactly as Dev had left it. One can find Dev's pen, his black rimmed spectacles, his desk, his easy chair, his "Vettila Chellam" and his collection of books. Kesava Dev's son Jothy Dev, despite adversities excelled him self in his studies. He did his MBBS and MD from Trivandrum Medical College and now works there as Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine. Acknowledged as a good physician with unfailing clinical sense, Dr. Jothy Dev offers his tribute to his worthy father by being of help to the poor and distressed in) need of medical care. His field of interest is caring elderly (Geriatrics). He is a medical activist in his campaign against smoking and drug abuse. Dr Jothydev is married to Sunitha and they have a son by name Krishnadev (3 years). Dr Jothy Dev regularly contributes articles to periodicals and journals on health related topics. He has earned a name as a good speaker and a good organizer. He is also featured on the Television regularly. He was a member of the Rotary GSE Team to Oklahoma (USA) He has also sponsored the web site of Trivandrum Medical College www.mctrivandrum.com as a tribute to his Alma Mater. With his wife's assistance he also does the weekly Internet Medical Journal published by the Department of Internal Medicine (www.jothydev.com).
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