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Madhavan Pillai.(Madhavan Ashan, മാധവൻ ആശാൻ)

Madhavan Ashan is a well known name in Chettikulangara especially related by Kuthiyottam and Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani festival. Kuthiyottam is ritual devotional art conducted in some famous temples in Kerala. Chettikulangara and Attukal temples are famous for Kuthiyottam. Parameswaran Pillai (pachanashan) was the elder brother of madhavan Ashan. Parameswaran Pillai written lots of songs for Kuthiyottam and he is a legend of whole Kuthiyottam arts. He used multiple languages for writing songs, Malayalam,Sanskrit, Tamil languages used with a combined form in his many of hit songs. Chuvadu (Trained team of males making a dance related steps) is the main attraction of Kuthiyottam. Madhavan Ashan is the main role player in chuvadu steps forming. Madhavan Ashan and Pachanashan are the legends of all time Kuthiyottam history, both of them are passed away but they are living in people's mind in the name of Kuthiyottam. Madhavan Ashans sons and Pachanashans grand sons are continuing the legacy and talents of the parents.