Photograph of Selvin's grandfather

The item represents the photograph of Selvin's grandfather, Varuvel Ācān, who was the first to develop the practice of siddha medicine within this family. Varuvel Ācān, specilised in varma/bone setting and in pediatrics, had acquired his knowledge from an ācān (guru or master). He practised in the village of Mārāṅkōṇam, Kanniyakumari district. Size of the photograph (item): 19.5cm x 25.5cm.