In 1930, the kadathanadu village best known for Kalaripayattu and other martial arts, was blessed by late Sr.Anandakurup, the Karanavar and Kalari Asan of the ancient Kurumbanadu Taluk's Ramath Tharavadu. He started a Kalari Chikitsa center in the village. With the Karanavar's vital support and blessing of Guru Bhagavan Swami Nithyananda,Late. Sri.Kunhi Krishnakurup – The Karanavar's son carried forward the candle of light and founded the " Ayurveda Marma Chikitsalayam",in kadathanadu village.Besides his long experiences in the field, Late Sri.Puthiyothil Narayanan Nambiar ,practicing Marma Chikitsa helped him by valuable advices and inspiration in the venture.

Under the strict supervision and enough guidance of Sri.Kunhi Krishnakurup,his sons established the "Nithyananda Ayurveda Marma Chikitsalayam" at Koyilandy in 1986.Today "Nithyanada" is the most trusted name in the treatment under the Indian System of Medicines Marma and Ayurveda. Thousands from in and out of Kerala, no stop, many from abroad also realize and recognize "Nithyananda" as a specialty center for Ayurvedic Treatments. Great indeed, those who treated in the center consider 'Nithyananda' as the LAST WORD in the Marmachikitsa.