Category Archives: Nair

“Konthikku Kulam Naasthi”

Posted on October 15, 2017 by 1929 Viewpoint - An Octogenarians Voice - K.V.Narayanmurt

Pattar is a term of much respect, it was the Zamorin of Calicut who gave this title to very wealthy, aristocratic Iyers, in his service, as advisors, treasurers etc.   Thus we had Swaminatha Pattar Kariakkar (my friend Swaminathan’s grand-father), Eena … Continue reading →

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‘Plight of Palghat Iyers’ – M Lakshman Singh of Bharatiar University is Factually Incorrect

Posted on June 29, 2015 by 1929 Viewpoint - An Octogenarians Voice - K.V.Narayanmurt

I am surprised that Prof. Singh has presented  totally and, factually, incorrect findings on the migration of Palghat Brahmins from Tamilnadu to Kerala.   Let me set the record straight. My family of Astrologers was among the first batches that … Continue reading →

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