Moozhikkal Pankajakshi: key obituary facts
Is Moozhikkal Pankajakshi dead? Yes. Moozhikkal Pankajakshi died on July 15, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Moozhikkal Pankajakshi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Moozhikkal Pankajakshi known for?
She was a Nokkuvidya Paava Kali Artist from Kerala, India.
More about Moozhikkal Pankajakshi
Place of birth: Monippally.
Gender: female.
Occupation: puppeteer.
Nationality: India.
Awards: Padma Shri in arts.
Born: March 14, 1936.
Known for: Nokkuvidya pavakali.
Moozhikkal Pankajakshi, an Indian Nokkuvidya pavakali performer, died on July 15, 2026, at age 90.
A noted artist of Nokkuvidya paava kali, a form of puppetry, she was born on March 14, 1936, in Monippally. Pankajakshi was recognized with India’s Padma Shri in 2020, one of the country’s highest civilian honors, and was identified in official records as a puppeteer from Kerala.
Her work helped sustain a traditional art form that she practiced for decades.