The name Yuvachaithanyam holds a special place among Pisharodies, tracing its origins back to the 1920s when a group of progressive-minded young men founded it. At that time, the then Vaishnavasamajam—later renamed Samasta Kerala Pisharody Samajam—published a handwritten magazine under this very name. However, both the movement and the magazine faded into obscurity within one or two decades.
In February 2002, another generation of progressive-minded youth revived the spirit of Yuvachaithanyam by launching a website. Shortly after, they brought back the magazine in a new form—a web publication, effectively reincarnating the century-old title. The online magazine was published monthly until November 2007, after which it ceased, possibly due to a lack of literary contributions from members or other reasons.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the world came to a standstill and our official mouthpiece Thulaseedalam could not be printed, the magazine made yet another comeback in April 2020, continuing until October that year.
Meanwhile, with members confined to their homes, the website team initiated a YouTube channel and formed a cultural group named Yuvachaithanyam. Its aim was to provide a platform for young talents—both from within and outside the Samajam—to showcase their skills to a global audience.
One of its landmark events was the 10-day online Onaghosham “Onam Splash” in 2020, held from Atham to Thiruvonam. Through 10 episodes, the festival featured around 100 young talents from across the globe. The subdivision was officially inaugurated on 22 August 2020 by renowned actor Ramesh Pisharody. This was one of the few initiatives during the pandemic that successfully engaged members worldwide.
Following its debut success, Yuvachaithanyam organised the Navarathri Classical Fest 2020, a nine-day celebration giving prominence to classical art forms. Both events received widespread appreciation from members and the wider community for their quality and presentation.
In 2021, the group conducted Onaghosham “Vasantholsavam 2021”, another 10-day festival, followed by the Navarathri Classical Fest 2021.
As the pandemic gradually subsided and life returned to normal, activities became less frequent. Still, Yuvachaithanyam managed to hold Yuvachaithanyonam ’22 in 2022 and Thiruvonappookkal in 2023 before winding down operations.
Eventually, with the formation of a new cultural forum—Thulaseedalam Kala Samskarika Samithi—the Yuvachaithanyam division naturally dissolved, and its members dispersed.