Veliyanad is a small village in the Ernakulam District of the state of Kerala in southern India.

Mel Pazhoor Mana is believed as the birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya, which is the home of Aryamba, his holy mother.

It is an astrology center linked to Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil located in Piravom is referred in the Aithihyamala by Kottarathil Sankunni.

Traditionally known as the 'Melpazhur Mana', the place was renamed as Adi Shankara Nilayam by Swami Chinmayananda Saraswathi.

Situated in 8.3 acres (34,000 m2) of land, the property houses a water pond, a temple complex, an excellent library, a computer unit and residential accommodation for visiting scholars.