<p>Malayalam writer and social activist Devaki Nilayangod, who had worked for the upliftment of women belonging to the conventional Brahmin community, died here due to age-related ailments on Thursday, family sources said.</p>.<p>She was 95.</p>.<p>Known for her relentless fight against the orthodox customs in the community, Nilayangod always stood up for the rights of fellow Brahmin women.</p>.<p>She was born in a traditional Namboothiri family in northern Malappuram district in 1928.</p>.<p>She gained prominence as a writer in the later years of her life after fighting many odds.</p>.<p>Nilayangod was part of several reformative movements and progressive initiatives evolved within the community for its revival.</p>.<p>Eminent educationalist and writer Chithran Namboothiripad, who died last month, was her brother.</p>.<p><em>Antharjanam: Memoirs of a Namboothiri Woman</em>, <em>Kalapakarchakal</em>, <em>Yatra: Kaattilum Naattilum</em> were among her major works. Recalling the contributions of Devaki Nilayangod, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said she was a shining example of women's empowerment. The demise of Nilayangod was a great loss to the society, he added.</p>
<p>Malayalam writer and social activist Devaki Nilayangod, who had worked for the upliftment of women belonging to the conventional Brahmin community, died here due to age-related ailments on Thursday, family sources said.</p>.<p>She was 95.</p>.<p>Known for her relentless fight against the orthodox customs in the community, Nilayangod always stood up for the rights of fellow Brahmin women.</p>.<p>She was born in a traditional Namboothiri family in northern Malappuram district in 1928.</p>.<p>She gained prominence as a writer in the later years of her life after fighting many odds.</p>.<p>Nilayangod was part of several reformative movements and progressive initiatives evolved within the community for its revival.</p>.<p>Eminent educationalist and writer Chithran Namboothiripad, who died last month, was her brother.</p>.<p><em>Antharjanam: Memoirs of a Namboothiri Woman</em>, <em>Kalapakarchakal</em>, <em>Yatra: Kaattilum Naattilum</em> were among her major works. Recalling the contributions of Devaki Nilayangod, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said she was a shining example of women's empowerment. The demise of Nilayangod was a great loss to the society, he added.</p>