subject: Poomully Ayurveda Mana - A Sacred Journey Of A Life Time [print this page] Poomully Mana dating back to over five decades has been one of the most influential and richest Namboothiri families in Kerala. Housed in a massive, exceptionally beautiful laterite stone structure in a picteresque setting, the Poomully Mana initself is a treasure trove of traditional Kerala architectural design. The Mana has 12 exquisite ensuited bedrooms that are named after auspicious flowers and jewels. Tastefully done up with antique showpieces, the wooden structure exudes the time less charm of Kerala architecture in its purest forms. The slanting tiled roof ,the wooden panelled ceiling and the tiled floors keeps the rooms naturally conditioned even during scorching summers while the sprawling windows ensure maximum air circulation. The walls are decked up by massive classical paintings that add up to the milieu of these spaces. After being converted into an Ayurveda mana, many modern amenities and conveniences have been added for the convenience of the guests including telephone, internet and 24 hours hot water. Enjoy the best of both the worlds of Ayurveda and a royal stay at this mana, which is located in Palakkad.
Most of the family members of this ancient homestead were exponenets of Ayurveda, Kalari and other performing arts and has contributed immensley to the heritage and culture of Kerala. Visitors from far and wide visit this mana to learn different art and cultural forms. Poomully Mana's Ayurveda treatments are practiced according to the most authentic and traditional school of thoughts without deviating even a bit from the age old customs and methods, which makes it hugely popular among health watchers and tourists alike.
After the demise of Aram Thampuran in 1997, his disciples and relatives set up a trust called Poomully Aramthapuran Smaraka Trust (PAST), dedicated to Ayurveda and Kalari treatments apart from providing Kalaripayattu under the guidance of his disciples. Now converted into a Heritage Ayurveda Centre named Poomully Aramthampuran's Ayurvedamana, it attracts scores of people from all over the world who come in search of lasting solutions for their chronic disease conditions and also to enhance their health and vitality using the natural goodness of Ayurveda, one of the earliest medical sciences known to man , which originated in this part of the world. .
Poomully mana falls conveniently in any Kerala holiday circuit as there are many tourist attractions and religious places neraby including the Guruvayoor temple, one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala. The punnathur Kotta, an elephant sancturay is another must see. Home to more than 40 elephants, belonging to the Guruvayur temple, here the elephants are trained for the various ritualistic performances of the temple. Make a sacred journey of a life time to enjoy a healthy living and a well deserved holiday break at Poomully!
