Photograph of Selvin's grandfather
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Content Type
Image
Date of Original Material
Beginning of 20th century.
Era
20th century CE
Script
Description
The item represents the photograph of Selvin's grandfather, Varuvel Ācān, who was the first to develop the practice of siddha medicine within this family. Varuvel Ācān, specilised in varma/bone setting and in pediatrics, had acquired his knowledge from an ācān (guru or master). He practised in the village of Mārāṅkōṇam, Kanniyakumari district.
Extent and Format of Original Material
Size of the photograph (item) : 19.5cm x 25.5cm.
The file contains an item.
System of Arrangement
Not relevant
Collection Name
Contributor
Selvin Innocent Dhas (Owner of the original material)
Location of Original Material
Selvin Innocent Dhas
Custodial History
The item belongs to Dr. Selvin Innocent Dhas who inherited them from his grandfather, Varuvel Ācāṉ (Ācāṉ signifying teacher or master, is the term used for highly renowned siddha practitioner).
Series Name
Item from Kanniyakumari District (KK) [Selvin Innocent Dhas Collection]
Series Number
Series 2 : Selvin_KK
Level
File
EAP Project Number
EAP 810
Reference
EAP810_Selvin_KK_Item1
Extent of Digital Material
1 TIFF image. Size of the file : 31.0 Mb.
Date Modified
2017-02-24
Key
eap810_000375
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Photograph of Selvin's grandfather,
in Digital Collections, Institut Français de Pondichéry,
Manuscripts of Siddha Medicine,
consulted on June, 9th 2025, https://ifp.inist.fr/s/manuscripts/item/369695