P.K. Warrier remembered on his 4th death anniversary
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Rasheedali Shihab Thangal, former Wakf Board chairman, stressed Dr. Warrier's tireless efforts to foster communal harmony and bridge cultural divides.
'Through Dr. Warrier's inspired stewardship, Kottakkal emerged as the embodiment of Ayurveda. Under him, Kottakkal became a synonym for the ancient healing art,' said Mr. Thangal.
In his keynote address, Sanskrit scholar K.G. Poulose praised Arya Vaidya Sala for garnering goodwill under Dr. Warrier's leadership. He said Arya Vaidya Sala's lasting legacies were the pioneering will of its founder P.S. Varier and the immense goodwill generated by his successors.
Dr. Poulose credited Dr. Warrier with revitalising Arya Vaidya Sala's Kathakali institution PSV Natyasangham and steering it away from decline.
Presiding over the function, Arya Vaidya Sala managing trustee and chief physician P. Madhavankutty Varier underscored Dr. Warrier's punctuality and unique approach to patients.
Arya Vaidya Sala chief executive officer K. Harikumar welcomed the gathering. Trustee K.R. Ajay proposed a vote of thanks.
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