Heritage
A legacy that began in 1950
Vaidyashreshtan Sri Panoli Chanthu Vaidyar · Founder
Vaidyashreshtan Sri Panoli Chanthu Vaidyar
Founder of Ayurgramam
Founder story
Vaidyashreshtan Sri Panoli Chanthu Vaidyar
In 1950, in Kannur District, Kerala, Vaidyashreshtan Sri Panoli Chanthu Vaidyar founded the institution that would become Ayurgramam Hospital.
His practice was built on authentic Ayurvedic knowledge and a simple conviction: that careful observation of the patient, patient listening and unhurried assessment come before any treatment decision. Families across the district came to him not only for care, but for guidance on daily living.
That commitment to service, dedication, knowledge and compassion became the foundation on which every subsequent generation has built. The centres, systems and programmes that exist today are extensions of the standard he set.
Ayurgramam continues to honour his legacy by preserving classical Ayurvedic practice while adopting the documentation, education and patient-safety standards expected of a modern healthcare institution.
Our timeline
Seventy-five years of Kerala healing
From a single physician's practice in Kannur District to an institution of eight Centres of Excellence.
1950
Traditional Ayurveda
Vaidyashreshtan Sri Panoli Chanthu Vaidyar begins practice in Kannur District, Kerala, treating families with classical formulations prepared by hand and guidance rooted in daily routine.
1960 – 1980
Family Legacy
Knowledge passes within the family through apprenticeship — pulse assessment, herb identification, preparation methods and the discipline of careful observation.
1980 – 2000
Generations of Healing
A second and third generation formalise the practice into a clinic with consistent treatment records, supervised therapy and a growing community of returning families.
2000 – 2020
Expansion Across Kerala
Centres open in Thalassery, Tanur, Kuttikalathani and Perinthalmanna, extending outpatient consultation, Panchakarma and rehabilitation services across two districts.
Today
Present Day Vision
An institution of eight Centres of Excellence with digital records, patient education, professional training, research documentation and international patient services.
Heritage gallery
Archival collection
An archive of photographs and documents from across the decades. Authentic archival images are added as they are catalogued and consented for publication.
Historic photographs of the original practice
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Hospital milestones across the decades
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Traditional Ayurvedic preparation and practice
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Family heritage and generational stewardship
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Growth of the Kerala centre network
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Community health camps and outreach
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Seventy-five years of care, and continuing
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