Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala

It is perhaps the most sought after Ayurveda center in Kerala where the nuances of Ayurveda the pristine wisdom of holistic health as propounded in the vedas is practiced in its entirety. Over the years Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala grew in stature and today its transnational fame bring in people from far flung places to seek the best in Ayurveda, which is readily available at Kottakkal.

Established in 1902, by Vaidyaratnam Mr. P.S. Warrier for the preparation of authentic Ayurvedic medicines, the Arya Vaidya Sala is today the largest and most trusted institution of its kind in India. As part of its activities, the centre cultivates medicinal plants, manufactures medicines, conducts research programmes, publishes books and seminar reports on Ayurveda and related subjects. It has one Ayurvedic Hospital at Kottakkal in Kerala and another in New Delhi. Mr. P. S. Warrier, founder of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala was a renowned Ayurvedic scholar and academician, an able practitioner; a successful entrepreneur. Mr. Warrier studied Ayurveda under the classical Gurukula system. He also acquired proficiency in the practice of Allopathy.
Today, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala is a name synonymous with Ayurveda; a name that offers a new lease of life to the suffering humanity. In 1933, in recognition of his valuable services to humanity, Sri P. S. Varier was conferred the distinguished title of 'Vaidyaratna' by His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General of India.

In 1944, after the demise of Mr. P. S. Wrarier, the center was converted into a Charitable Trust as desired by him. From then onwards till date the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala had been functioning as a Charitable Trust. Today. Dr. P. K. Warrier, who is the nephew of its founder Mr. P. S. Warrier heads the center and is also the chief physician, assisted by other senior and experienced physicians.
Mr. P. K. Warrier is the recipient of the prestigious national award ‘Padmashri’ by the Government of India, given in recognition of his outstanding work. He also received the honorary degree of D. Litt. by Calicut University. The coveted Dhanvanthari Award for 2001 was also awarded to him.

Major chunk of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala is spent on charitable causes, in the form of medical aid and others. Financial assistance is also provided for managing an affiliated Ayurveda college. Research, seminars and training programmes are some of the regular activities at Kottakal, and have several publications to its credit. It has a well-maintained herbal garden and runs a Kathakali Academy.


Address
Vaidyaratnam P. S. Varier's
Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal,
Kerala, India - 676 503,
Telephone: 91 - 493 - 742216, 17, 18, 19/ 742561, 62, 63, 64
Fax: 91 - 493 - 742210 / 742572.
www.aryavaidyasala.com