Kuppadakkath Tharavad, Vadakkumbad
The word KUPPADAKKATH denote those who “suppressed the Kuppini force”. Kuppadakkath families can be found in Kunhimangalam Thekkumbad, Kadannappali, Vellur and Ramanthali.
The available history dates back to 300 years. The Kunhimangalam Kuppadakkath Tharavad was founded by a brother, who left his house in Thekkumbad, near the present Ezhimala railway station, to protect and look after his motherless and pregnant sister, who had a tough time with their relatives. He managed to buy some land in Vadakkumbad (present tharavad location) with the help of some well wishers. The umbrella that he was carrying started to shake on its own after reaching this place. When the cause for this was probed, he came to know that “Veerancherry Bhagavathi” (Now called Veeranchira Bhagavathi) had escorted him and wished to stay as “Kuladevatha” in the house proposed to be constructed in the plot purchased.
Over the years he worked hard for the family, managed to procure more land and established relationship with other prominent Nair families. The Kunhimangalam thavazhi thus flourished and became a highly respected and wealthy families of the region.
Kuppadakkath Veeranchira Bhagavathi Seva Samithi
Kuppadakkath Veeranchira Bhagavathi Seva Samiti was formed in Oct 2004 immediately after the renovation of the Kottilakam.
Learn MoreKudumba Sangamam
The first Kudumba Samgamam of Kunhimangalam Kuppadakkath Tharavad was held on 26th April 2011 in front of the Kottilakam at Kunhimangalam. Around 100 members and relatives were present for the get together. The full day program was inaugurated by the Smt. Sharada Amma, senior most member of the Tharavad, by lighting a "nilavilakku". The meeting was presided over by Sri.K.Radhakrishnan Nambiar (Ernakulam) and started by paying respectfull homage to the dearest members of the tharavad who no more are with us. The seniormost members of the tharavad were honoured and presented with shawls. The function began with self-introduction of all members.
Shri. Kalikkot Raghaven Nambiar Master, who is a well-wisher of our tharavdu presented a beautiful painting of our old nalukettu known as Kuppadakkath Valiyaveedu drawn from his memory. The picture of the old “valiya veedu” brought nostalgic memories to the older members and overwhelmed the younger ones who have never set eyes on the house or a picture of it.
Shri K R Nambiar narrated the features of society, family and life prevailed many decades back. Old glories and miseries after the Second World War could be heard only with amusement and shock. Everybody was thrilled when the older members shared the unforgettable good old memories of the great tharavadu and the thrill of "Koottukudumbam".