Perumthachan

However Perumthachan is an important figure in the folklore of Kerala and many a wondrous structure and architecture that still stand are attributed to him.

The others are Perumthachan (Master carpenter), Naranath Bhranthan (an eccentric philosopher who was perceived as a madman), Vayillakunnilappan (a child with no mouth, whom the mother wanted to keep with her) and so on.

Since Raman (രാമന്‍) was raised by parents who belonged to the Thachan, he mastered the art and science of carpentry, architecture, and sculpture to become a Perumthachan.

But it so happened that a dispute arose among three Karakkars (local residents) of the place as to the shape of the pond to be constructed.

[1] Panniyur Sri Varahamurthy Temple, situated in Palakkad district, Kerala preserve the chisel and measuring rod (muzhakkol) used by perumthachan.

A stone pillar at Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple ( വാഴപ്പള്ളി ക്ഷേത്രം ) which is attributed to Perumthachan with its four identical sides made using a dovetail joint trick which was only later understood.