This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: umaa1231 Surnames: Vijayan P. Raman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/846.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am one of the memember of an anciant Thiyya Family of Travancore. My grand father (Father's father)is belog to the famous Pannikottu Thiyya Tharavad in Kalloopara, Thiruvalla and my grand monther(Mother"s Mother) belog to the famous Thiyya Taravad named as Malethreyil, Vaipooru,Mallappally. My Mother's Father is belong to famous Thiyya Taharavad named as Varikad, Mallappally. Most of the North Keralite Thiyya ignore the thiyya of Travancore. There are more famous Thiyya family in Travncore They are, Pavothhu kattil & Ambiyil in kezvaipur,Mallappally & Ambalavelil in Kulathoor, Mallappally etc. and also many Thiyyas Tharavad in Amblapuza also. We want more studies to find our thiyya culture. We request our North Keralite thiyyas to kindly take necessary step to get together of all thiyyas. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.