Poomully Mana

Poomully Mana is a centuries-old traditional Namboothiri family manor located in Peruvemba village in Palakkad district, Kerala. Known for its classic Kerala architecture with wooden carvings, nalukettu layout and tiled roofs, it has been preserved as a heritage and Ayurveda centre. The mana is noted for its association with Ayurveda, Kalaripayattu and classical arts, and now functions as a museum, cultural centre and heritage homestay attracting visitors interested in Kerala heritage.

Visitors can expect a well-preserved traditional Kerala mana complex with timber-framed structures, courtyards, carved wooden pillars and tiled roofs. The interior displays antiques, manuscripts, Ayurveda artefacts and family heirlooms. The surroundings are quiet and rural with coconut groves. Areas include the heritage building, museum galleries, Ayurveda centre and courtyards. Guided walks explain architecture, Ayurveda traditions and the lifestyle of a Namboothiri family. Photography of exteriors and cultural displays is typically allowed.

Poomully Mana is the ancestral home of the Poomully Namboothiri family, a prominent Namboothiri family in Palakkad with a history spanning over 500 years. The mana is historically noted for its patronage of Ayurveda, martial arts and Vedic learning. It is particularly associated with the late Poomully Aram Thampuran, a renowned Ayurveda and Kalaripayattu exponent who contributed to preserving traditional knowledge systems.

The mana represents the traditional lifestyle, architecture and rituals of Kerala Namboothiri families. It serves as a cultural centre for Ayurveda, Kalaripayattu, classical music and dance, and maintains manuscripts and practices related to traditional medicine and performing arts. It is regarded as an important example of Kerala's intangible heritage and Brahminical domestic architecture.