Avanapparambu mana

Down the memory lanes of Avanaparambu.

The Avanaparambu house is situated in Kumbalangadu, 3kms west of vadakancheri in the Thalapalli thaluk, a village rich in greenary. A good portion of the village, at the time belonged to the Avanaparamb house. From a span of 8 to 10 generations the art of ‘visha vaidhyam’ (treatment in the field of toxicology) and ‘ana chikilsa’(treatment of elephants) have been preserved with sanctity and have stood as an epitome of compassion among the hearts of the people. Elephants belonging to the house and many brought for treatment occupied the most of the land. A stretch of several paddy fields with heavy yields throughout the year, huge grain storage areas termed as ‘pathayapura’, ‘padipuras’ which bring out the pride of the ancient architecture, lands filled with traditional trees such as those of mango, coconut, jackfruit etc., large ponds facilitated with traditional bathing space, exclusive ponds for elephants for the same; numerous domestic aids…such was the rich heritage owned by Avanaparambmanayil Shankaran (Kunjikuttan) Namboothiripad and Parvati Antharjanam when Maheshwaran Namboothiripad was born as the second son to them in the Malayalam calendar year of 1105 in the Malayalam month of karkadagam under the star thiruonam(1930 August). .

അവണപ്പറമ്പ് മഹേശ്വരന്‍ നമ്പൂതിരിപ്പാട്

is a eminent traditional physician for elephants and toxicologist.The expertise of the members of the Avanaparambu Mana in toxicology and treatment of elephants is well known. Avanaparambu Narayanan Namboodiripad, grand father of Maheswaran Namboodiripad, was an expert in treating elephants. His brother Godhan Namboodiripad and cousin Nambyathan Namboodiripad were also well known toxicologists. Mr. Maheswaran Namboodiripad started his profession as an electronics engineer.He underwent a radio engineering course at Thiruchirappally Vincent's Technical Institute. He worked in the field of radio engineering for 15 years, when he quit the job to take forward the legacy of the family in elephant treatment and toxicology. His grandfather Narayaran Namboodiripad had bequeathed his knowledge in treating elephants to Maheswaran Namboodiripad. Mr. Namboodiripad is now a member of the team of physicians who treat the elephants of the Guruvayur Devaswom, Thiruvambadi Devaswom and Paramekkavu Devaswom. Mr. Namboodiripad is a well-known writer as well.

Avanaparambu Mana and Pallimanna Sive Temple placed in Kumblangad

Avanaparambu Mana and Pallimanna Sive Temple placed in Kumblangad
(Wadakkanchery). Avanaparambu Mana has got space in the famous book "Aithihyamala" of Kottarathil Sankunni. This Nomboothiri Illam has been related with Maharaja of Kochi Sakthan Thampuran. The Namboothiris of this illam have thorough knowledge in Ayurveda Treatment for Elephants and Ayurveda Treatment for Snake poison. Presently, Avanaparambu Maheswaran Namboothiripad is dealing both these branches of Ayurveda. His Uncle (Apphan) Late Nambiathan Namboothiripad was his predecessor from whom he learned this. The Elder brother of Sri Maheswaran Namboothiripad Sri Narayanan Namboothiri is a famous Astrologer (Jyothishi) there. Both these are the present Karanavars of the Mana.

Eminent traditional physician for elephants and toxicologist Avanaparambu Maheswaran Namboodiripad is celebrating his 80th birthday. The expertise of the members of the Avanaparambu Mana in toxicology and treatment of elephants is well known.

Avanaparambu Narayanan Namboodiripad, grand father of Maheswaran Namboodiripad, was an expert in treating elephants. His brother Godhan Namboodiripad and cousin Nambyathan Namboodiripad were also well known toxicologists.

Mr. Maheswaran Namboodiripad started his profession as an electronics engineer.

He underwent a radio engineering course at Thiruchirappally Vincent's Technical Institute. He worked in the field of radio engineering for 15 years, when he quit the job to take forward the legacy of the family in elephant treatment and toxicology.

His grandfather Narayaran Namboodiripad had bequeathed his knowledge in treating elephants to Maheswaran Namboodiripad. Mr. Namboodiripad is now a member of the team of physicians who treat the elephants of the Guruvayur Devaswom, Thiruvambadi Devaswom and Paramekkavu Devaswom. Addressing a meet-the-press programme here

on Saturday, Mr. Namboodiripad said that paucity of skilled mahouts was a matter of concern. “A mahout should know the psychology of elephants. He should know the mood swings of the elephant when it is in ‘musth'. The mahout should be able to develop an intimate relationship with the animal.” Mr. Namboodiripad is a well-known writer as well. His 80th birthday celebrations will be held at Paramekkavu Pushpanjali hall on Tuesday.