Marumakkathayam(matrilineal system)
Picture generated by Co-pilot Designer. First of all, let me express my happiness in joining this joint family get together on this auspicious day (20-Feb-2024, star birthday of Sri. Ambalakkat Ram Mohan). My pranams and best wishes to our 'Ettan' on his 'sathabhishekam' (84th birthday, traditional celebration when a person has witnessed over 1000 full moons in their lifetime). I heartily pray to God for his 'Ayur Arogya Soukhyam' filled with happiness and peace of mind. This writing has been inspired by my niece Priya (Dr. Priyadarshini Kurup) and in this context, let me extend my love and best wishes especially to her and also to the rest of Ambalakkat clan. My knowledge about 'marumakkathayam' is limited as I have not experienced its good or bad effects. There are not many references that I could get my hands on to gather details about it as well. So, this write up is based on my understanding after reading certain novels written by the famous Mala...