39-655: Arya Vaidya Sala , popularly known as Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala , is a healthcare centre located in Kottakkal , in the Indian state of Kerala , providing services under the Indian traditional medicine system of Ayurveda . Vaidyaratnam P. S. Varier , a scholar in whose honour the Government of India have issued a postage stamp, founded Arya Vaidya Sala in 1902, at Kottakkal , a small town in Malappuram district , in
78-579: A Sales Office in Malappuram whereas the out of state branches are at Delhi, Indore , Ahmedabad , Bengaluru , [Mysuru] Chennai , Coimbatore , Jamshedpur , Secunderabad and Kolkata . Arya Vaidya Sala opened its research centre, Centre for Medicinal Plants Research (CMPR) in 2003, with financial assistance from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust . The centre is involved in the research on medicinal plants based on taxonomy , tissue culture, genetic resources, phytochemistry, anatomy and extension activities and
117-677: A growing city in Kerala. The town is best known for the Arya Vaidya Sala , one of the top Ayurvedic health centres of the world. Kottakkal is also a major growing commercial, educational, and healthcare hub in South Malabar . The town lies on Mumbai – Kanyakumari National Highway 66 . Kottakkal is located 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of Malappuram , the district headquarters, and 14.5 km (9.0 mi) from Tirur railway station . The National Highway 66 separates
156-404: A population of 29,171 and a population density of 1,401 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,630/sq mi). Of this, 47.1% are males and 52.9% are female. 8.27% of the population is under 6 years of age. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constitute 12.41% and 0.13% of the population respectively. The total literacy rate was 96.31% (97.49% for males and 95.27% for females), which is higher than
195-567: A population of 29,171. Adoor (Ad-oor) in Malayalam translates as "Ad" means "separated" (adarnu) and "oor" means "place" or "land". So it means "adarnu kittiya ooru" in Malayalam and in English it means "An obtained separated land". Also called as, "Noble" ആഢ്യൻ" and "oor" 'ഊര്" means "place" or "land". So it means "Aadyanmaarude Ooru " "ആഢ്യൻമാരുടെ ഊര് " in Malayalam and in English it means "Land of Noble personnel". The history of Adoor
234-580: A referral point for Arya Vaidya Sala inpatient services in India. It is known that Arya Vaidya Sala does not resort to brand building marketing techniques and keeps its sales and marketing clinic oriented. Kottakkal Kottakkal (literally- Land of the Fort ) is a major municipal town in Malappuram district in Kerala , southern India having 32 wards . it is a part of Malappuram metropolitan area and
273-519: A total capacity of over 400 beds, three under the brand name of Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Centre (AH&RC) one under the name, Charitable Hospital and the fifth - a new Ayurvedic hospital at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. AH&RC Kottakkal , the flagship hospital, is based in Kottakkal, and has a capacity of 300 beds. Established in 1954, the hospital provides traditional Kerala preparatory therapies along with classical panchakarma treatment. It
312-544: Is Shri Chittayam Gopakumar. Adoor Town consists of 28 wards of Adoor Municipality. Adoor Taluk consists of two municipal towns: Adoor and Pandalam. Adoor is one among the only two revenue divisions of the Pathanamthitta district. The Adoor Revenue Division includes Kozhencherry (Pathanamthitta), Konni , and Adoor Taluks. The revenue division was previously located in the Kollam District . Adoor
351-447: Is a charitable centre, 15 branches, a research centre, two medicine factories, a Marketing Division overseeing over 1500 retail outlets, and four herbal gardens. The group is reported to be treating over 800,000 patients, through consultation and in patient services. Arya Vaidya Sala provides readymade ayurvedic medicines and dispensing ayurvedic medicines in the form of pills. AVS group manages five hospitals with inpatient facilities with
390-556: Is composed of the following 32 wards: Adoor Adoor is a municipality in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala , India . It is the headquarters of the Adoor Taluk and Adoor Revenue Division. Adoor is located 18 km (11.2 mi) southwest of the district headquarters Pathanamthitta and 85 km (52.8 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram . As per the 2011 Indian Census , Adoor had
429-626: Is developing as a twin town to Kottakkal). The United Democratic Front won the first elections (held in October 2010) to the Kottakkal municipality. K. K. Nazar and Paroli Moosakutty Haji of Indian Union Muslim League were elected as the Chairperson and Vice-Chairman respectively of the municipality. Other major Political representatives in the Municipality include TP Subair and Nani of Left Democratic Front . Kottakkal Municipality
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#1732786632745468-784: Is directly connected to the history of Kollam district . During the 1st century A.D., most of the places in Kollam district were ruled by the Ay Kingdom , with their headquarters at south Travancore . It is known that during the rule of the Ay Kings, a Buddhist Monastery existed in Adoor. Some megalithic monuments like dolmens, dating back to the Neolithic period, have been discovered in the Enadimangalam village of Adoor Taluk. Adoor
507-507: Is equipped with a phytochemistry laboratory and a tissue culture laboratory. The administration is handled from an administrative office block. The centre is located in Kottakkal and has ongoing research programmes in association with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of the Government of India . The group has manufacturing facilities at Kottakkal and Kanjikode , near Palakkad . They are operated under license from
546-1149: Is home to many places of worship, including the Mannadi Temple. Adoor is a junction with major roads connecting it to Ernakulam , Trivandrum , Kayankulam , Punalur , Pathanamthitta and Kollam . The only means of transport in Adoor is roadways. There are two bus stands in Adoor. KSRTC bus stand has got 24 hours bus services with daily interstate, interdistrict and town connectivity. The municipal bus stand near bypass stations all private busses. KSRTC provides services to nearby states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Major services include super deluxe, superfast, and fast passengers to Mangalore, Manipal, Marthandam, Thalakkulam, Sulthan Batheri, Perikkalur, Kannur, Udayagiri, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Trivandrum. Bus services from other depots towards Bangalore (Scania), Sulliya (Super Deluxe), Batheri (Super Deluxe), Thenkasi (Fast Passenger), Pazhani (Super Fast, Fast Passenger) are also available. Private bus services like Kallada, Kerala Lines, and Rukma have daily services towards Bangalore, Chennai, and other destinations from Adoor. Being
585-623: Is known to be a referral hospital and the patient profile is multiethnic. AH&RC Delhi is located at Karkardooma in East Delhi and is a 49 bedded facility. AH&RC Kochi is situated in Thrikkakkara while the Ayurvedic Hospital Baddi is situated at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, www.aryavaidyasalabaddi.com. The Charitable Hospital, based in Kottakkal, was started in 1924 and offers free consultation and treatment to
624-462: Is located between the two major cities of Trivandrum and Kochi in south Kerala. With headquarters at Adoor town, the Adoor Thaluk consists of two Municipalities and two Block Panchayats. Pandalam Block Panchayat includes two Panchayats (Thumpamon, Pandalam Thekkekara) from Adoor Thaluk, while the remaining are under Kozhenchery Thaluk. As per the 2011 Indian census , Adoor has
663-494: Is the first safety road project to be built in Kerala. Adoor bypass starts from Nellimutilpadi in Adoor, passes through Moonnalam , and ends at Karuvatta in Adoor. The Kayamkulam - Punalur (SH8) road also passes through Adoor making it the centre of Kayamkulam and Punalur . KP Road connects Adoor to various places like Charummood , Pathanapuram . People mostly use MC-Road in Adoor for traveling to Trivandrum rather than using National Highway 66 to avoid traffic jams. This makes
702-533: The Kerala University of Health Science . Since 1944, when Warrier died, the clinic has been managed by the, Kottakkal Charitable Trust as per the provisions of his will . Warrier was conferred the title of Vaidyaratnam (jewel among physicians) by the Government of British India in 1933. After the death of P. S. Warrier, his nephew, P. Madhava Warrier (P. M. Warrier) took over the position as
741-547: The Drug Controller's office and has received Good Practices certification from the Government of Kerala . The units support the medicinal requirements of the hospitals run by the group as well as the over the counter sales at the retail outlets. The factories have in house Quality Assessment departments to oversee the manufacturing processes and are certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards . The total turnover of
780-466: The Chief Physician and became the first Managing Trustee of the charitable trust in 1944. He is reported to have modernized the institution and initiated many efforts for the growth of the institution. Madhava Warrier died in an air crash in 1953 and the next head of the institution was his youngest brother, P. K. Warrier , a physician and the winner of the civilian award, Padmabhushan , who was
819-558: The Indian state of Kerala . It began as a small clinic for outpatient treatment and sale of ayurvedic medicines. Fifteen years later, Warrier established the Arya Vaidya Patasala (School of Ayurvedic Medicine), in the town of Kozhikode teaching under the Gurukula method. The school was shifted later to Kottakkal and has transformed itself into a Medical College, Vaidyaratnam P. S. Varier Ayurveda College , affiliated to
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#1732786632745858-579: The MC-Road the most popular route for traveling to Trivandrum. The National Highway 183 , which Starts from Kollam , passes through Adoor and ends at Theni in Tamil Nadu. There are plans to bring ring roads within Adoor. The upcoming projects of renovating and expanding 110 crores Anayadi- Koodal road and 42crore Ezhamkulam - Kaipattoor road are under process. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram - Thiruvananthapuram International Airport which
897-538: The Managing Trustee and the Chief Physician. After the death of P K Warrier, P Madavankutty Warrier took over the position as the Managing Trustee of the institution. The Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS) group of institutions has its headquarters in Kottakkal in Malappuram district , located 16 kilometers from Malappuram and 48 kilometers from Kozhikode . Two of the hospitals run by the group are based at Kottakkal. The group consists of five hospitals of which one
936-428: The area under Adoor municipality is presently known as Adoor Town. Adoor was part of Central Travancore and was never directly under British rule. Adoor was a major town of both wealthy Hindu families and notable Saint Thomas Christian families. Adoor was never captured by King Marthanadavarma. Adoor Dharma Hospital (now known as Adoor General Hospital) was established in the 1880s during Travancore rule. In 1914,
975-605: The center of southern Kerala, Adoor has good highways and modern roads for travel and the shipment of goods. Adoor has the MC road (SH1) passing through it until Trivandrum and the National Highway 183A passing through Adoor connecting Pathanamthitta and other major places. Built during the era of the Travancore Dynasty, recently MC road from Kazhakoottam to Adoor was raised to the status of safety road. This
1014-451: The development of Adoor. Adoor is part of the Pathanamthitta district and is one of the two major revenue divisions of Pathanamthitta . Before the formation of the Pathanamthitta district in 1982, Adoor belonged to the Kollam district. Adoor's Assembly Constituency is a part of the newly formed Pathanamthitta Loksabha with the present MP being Shri Anto Antony. The present MLA of Adoor
1053-850: The financially compromised. The hospital, which has a capacity of 140 beds, is composed of Panchakarma , Poison treatment and clinical research wards, a surgical unit and a maternity home. The hospital claims that the free treatment provided by the hospital amounts to US$ 900,000 annually. The unit is managed by the Ethical and the Research committees of Arya Vaidya Sala. AVS group runs twenty seven branches of which seven are located in Kerala and eight at various other states in India. The branches in Kerala are placed at two locations in Aluva , two places in Kochi, one each at Kannur , Adoor , and Thrikkakkara and
1092-493: The first school opened in Adoor: Adoor Malayalam School, known today as Adoor Govt. UP School. In 1934, Mahatma Gandhi visited Adoor and laid the foundation stone of the present SNDP building situated near a private bus stand. The message of khadi and charkha gained more attention during this time. During the 1940s, communism started emerging in Adoor. SNDP and NSS have made great contributions to
1131-526: The fort at Kottakkal. The Zamorin captuted the captaincy of Mamankam festival in the same period. Karuvayoor Moosad, who was the minister of Valluvakonathiri , based at Kottakkal and also the chief marshal and preacher of the Moopil Nair s, changed his seat to Puzhakkattiri when Kottakkal came under Zamorin . It may be the forts and castles constructed by the Karuvayoor Moosad that were
1170-727: The manufacturing units is reported to be US$ 19 million. Of the four herbal gardens maintained by the group, two are located at Mannarkkad , near Palakkad and Thrikkakkara , in Ernakulam and together, they measure over 200 acres. AVS has two more demonstration gardens of lesser areas at Kottakkal, making the total area to 220 acres and the gardens provide 44 varieties of herbs to the AVS factories. The gardens permit research and studies to aspiring students which have precipitated several scientific papers and books. The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada has collaborated on one of
1209-531: The municipality from Edarikode grama panchayat on some parts to the west. However, the fast-developing Kottakkal urban area is now spread up to different parts of neighboring panchayats such as Edarikkode. Kottakkal town became famous after the establishment of Arya Vaidya Sala in 1902. Adding to the cultural heritage, Kottakkal Pooram , The popular temple festival is celebrated over seven days during March–April. An Old Malayalam inscription which dates back to 932 CE found from Indianoor in Kottakkal mention
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1248-612: The name of Goda Ravi of Chera dynasty . Kottakkal, formerly known as Sweta Durgam (the White Fort) in Sanskrit , Venkalikotta and Venkita Kotta in Malayalam , was a military base of the Kingdom of Valluvanadu earlier. Two swords, medieval European in style and finish, were discovered in a well from Kottakkal, in the year 2013. The Zamorin of Calicut invaded the Kingdom of Valluvanad in 14th century CE and seized
1287-556: The origin of the name "Kottakkal". The Kizhakke Kovilakam , where the eastern branch of the royal family of Zamorin resided, is located at Kottakkal.Gradually, Kottakkal was annexed to the kingdom of the Zamorin of Calicut . The Kizhakke Kovilakam , which was the eastern palace of the royal family of the Zamorin of Calicut , is present at Kottakkal. Arya Vaidya Sala was established in 1902. The suburbs of Kottakkal were known as Changuvettikkadu and Eyyakkadu (now Changuvetti
1326-554: The projects, Medicinal Plants (India) Project . Some of the notable works that came out of researches are: More than 1200 sales outlets have been lined up under the Marketing Division, which has its main office functioning in Kottakkal. The outlets are spread across the country, through franchise system. AVS outlets have also presence in United Arab Emirates, Germany, UK, and USA. These centres also act as
1365-680: The state average of 94% and the national average of 74.04%. Religion in Adoor (2011) According to the 2011 census, Hindus are the majority with 54% of the population adhering to the religion. Christians form a significant minority, constituting 37% of the population. Muslims constitute 9% of the population. Adoor has at least four medical colleges within 40 km radius or one hour travel proximity. Famous Medical colleges and hospitals include Konni Government Medical College (28 km), Pushpagiri Medical College (31 km), Believers Church Medical College Hospitals (37 km) and Muthootu Medical Centre Pathanamthitta (18 km). Adoor
1404-763: Was annexed to the kingdom of Travancore. The Anantharamapuram market situated at Parakkode is known to be one of the oldest, largest and busiest market during the Travancore era. After India got its independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Travancore refused to join Indian Union, but later had to agree. On 1 July 1949, Travancore and Cochin States were integrated and the Maharaja of Travancore became Rajpramukh of Travancore-Cochin State. On 1 November 1956, The State of Kerala
1443-549: Was formed integrating the earlier regions of Travancore, Cochin and Malabar. After that, Adoor was in Kollam district until a new 13th district called, the Pathanamthitta District came into existence as a separate administrative unit on the 1 November 1982. The newly formed Adoor Taluk comprised nine Villages of Kunnathur Taluk and two villages of Mavelikkara Taluk of former Kollam and Alappuzha districts. On 1 April 1990, Adoor municipality came into existence and
1482-468: Was once part of Ilayidathu Dynasty and Pandalam dynasty. In 1741, Venad Maharaja Marthandavarma included Adoor to the Travancore Kingdom. King Marthandavarma once came to Adoor to hide from Ettuvettil Pillai (a wealthy family who tried to capture King Marthandavarma and to get hold of his throne) and sought the help from Chittundayil house but it was refused and then support and shelter
1521-652: Was provided by the grandmother of Nellimuttil family at Adoor, in the later days, after he became the King he then made revenge to the Chittundayil house and granted help to the Nellimuttil house. During the rule of Dharmaraja, a notable event was the battle against Tippu Sultan , where travancore made alliance with the East India Company. During the rule of Rani Gowri Parvathy Bayi, in 1812 A.D., pandalam
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