The Marble Pillar located at Ayroor Village in Central Travancore is the tower of remembrance and pride; remembrance of one's forefathers and pride at one's root. On it is inscribed the genealogy of Thayillum Family. (pic right)
The exact location of the above pillar is at the original family house where Mr. Chacko Abraham, a small-time merchant, now lives. This is on the side of the road from Thiruvalla to Cherukolpuzha. (tharayileth padi)
The Tower has names of 268 forefathers of the family spanning from nine generations starting from 1600 AD. The Dates of birth and death of members of all generations are inscribed.
The 32 foot high Tower was built and unveiled in on December 31st, 1988 and serves as a guide for the new generation.
The tower was conceived during the family's Annual Kudumbayogam (family get together) and designed by Mr. K C George, a retired Chief Engineer belonging to the family. |
