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KULATHAKKAL FAMILY HISTORY

Kulathakkal Family is one of the ancient Christian Families in Central Travencore. It is founded  by a famous Christian converted  Ayurvedic  Brahmin Doctor “RAMACHA” The tradition says that he Converted to Christianity in the middle of 13 th Centuary ( C. E ) by the close  friendly  relationship of famous Maliyekkal family members. Ramacha stayed on the shores of River Pumpa ( very near to present Parapuzha Kadavu ) in KULATHAKKAL THARAVADU; and this Tharavadu still inhabited by Kulathakkal family members. On 28 August, 1440 (Chinghom 12, 616 M.E): Members of the Niranam Parish who were staying in Maramon found it extremely difficult to attend the Church services in Niranam regularly. Those days country boats (Kettuvallams) were the only mode of transport (There were no road facilities). The Maliyekkal and Kulathakkal Family membersgave leadership for the establishment of the Maramon Church in Maliyekkal Purayidam & Cememetry in Kulathakkal property

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