Parathuvayalil Foundation
Before merging with the erstwhile state of Travancore, Kunnathunadu Taluk (Revenue Sub-district) has been ruled by Edappilly Lords (Edapilly Dynasty), the local chieftains. Later, Rayamangalam Region came under the rule of ‘Kulangara Akathoottu’ Kurup.
During the 12 century, an young lady of the household of this family was confirmed barren. On the advice of certain people, an offering was vowed that a church be built and dedicated to St. Mary, the God mother, the Deity of Kanjoor Church in Cochin. Consequently a child was born to her and they all embraced Christianity. They began to be known by the family name, ‘Kuruppan’. In sacrifice of the offering, together with the families, namely Edassery; Puthussery and Padayatty, a church was built which came to be known as Kuruppampady Church. A member of this family had been the permanent Member of the Church – committee until 1775.
Later on, this family was divided as Veeppanattu and Puthenpuracka of the 12 Village. Elders who managed the church – administration in the 18 century, one was the head of Veeppanattu family. (Veeppanattu Elder). A member of this family, Varkey and his wife, Aly (Pallikkara Chemmala Family member) moved to Keezhillam and lived on the bank of Parathuvayalil farm – fields. They adopted the family – name, Parathuvayalil. (Extract from Kuruppampady Church history written by Aathunkal Geevarghese Cor Episcopa)
Their 7 sons divided the family – land as per Partition – Deed No. 3170 of Malayalam year 1076 (Perumbavoor S.R.O.). The houses they built and lived are known as follows.
Kannodathu, Padinjareveedu, Naduvile Veedu, Kizhakkeveedu, Padinjakkara Veedu, Kizhakke Puthenpura, and Valiyaveedu.
As Parathuvayalil farm-fields and its surrounding areas were fertile for agriculture, the patriarchs thrived on in their career. They were, as well, interested in spiritual affairs, social activities, and medical care. It was these forefathers of the family who rescued the region by driving away the bundits from the south – western forests who used to attack and plunder the properties of the people of Keezhillam. These ancestors who were keen on godly activities used to call people together under the leadership of Valiyaveettil Ouseph Mathai and conduct Bible – classes in his own house on Sundays. This Sunday – gathering was the foundation for Parethumukal M.G.M. Sunday – School. The Evangelical Convention started by our Patriarchs is the famous Mannoor Convention.
After acquiring academic knowledge on indigenous Neuropathy treatment from the Kuruppans who had been practising it traditionally in Kanjoor area, our forefathers practised pragmatically and popularized it. Thus the family name, Parathuvayalil had become a household name. What was started as native medical clinics and pharmacies, developed sprawled as Neuro treatment centres, Herbal/Allopathy/Homeo/Dental Hospitals, herbal – medicine manufacturing and marketing companies and became world – renouned in the Medical field and stands out even to-day raising the fame of the Family’s name. It is indeed gratifying to remember that several doctors from the family are offering yeoman services to the society in various fields of medicine.
Parathuvayalil Foundation[edit]
Room No.9 , Kattanaganal Building
Opp. Cake Tree Bakery
A M Road, Kothamangalam P.O
Ernakulam, Kerala 686691
9446 510 628
parathuvayalilFoundation@gmail.com
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