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Dr P.K. Warrier, who popularised Ayurveda medicines and treatment all over the world, died at his residence in Kottakkal in Malappuram district on Saturday. He was 100. He was the managing trustee of the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, the famous Ayurveda treatment centre and producer of high-quality Ayurveda medicines. He celebrated his 100th birthday on June 8.

Doyen of Ayurveda P K Warrier

He had been avoiding in-person medical consultations because of COVID-19. He was the nephew of Vaidyaratnam P.S. Warrier, the founder of Arya Vaidya Sala. The nation had honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010. Late poet Madhavikutty K. Warrier was his wife.

Doyen of Ayurveda P K Warrier

Aryavaidyan P.K. Warrier, the most respected name in Ayurveda across the world. He died at Kailasa Mandiram, the headquarters of Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier’s Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, on Saturday. The doyen of Ayurveda breathed his last, five weeks after Arya Vaidya Sala celebrated his centenary birthday.

Managing Trustee of Arya Vaidya Sala since 1954, Dr. Warrier played a pivotal role in taking the century-old institution to heights of glory and fame. His seven-decade-long service has made him a synonym for Kottakkal Ayurveda.

A freedom fighter, Dr. Warrier gave Ayurveda a new face that viewed human beings holistically by considering the body and the mind in totality.

His book titled Smrithiparvam won the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award for the best autobiography in 2009. Its English translation titled The Canto of Memories was also hugely popular. He was elected president of the All India Ayurvedic Congress twice. As chief physician of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, Dr. Warrier treated a long array of VVIPs in the country, including Presidents and Prime Ministers.


The country honoured him with a Padma Sri in 1999, and a Padma Bhushan in 2010. Calicut University honoured him with a DLitt in 1999. He has many an honorific degree in his credit, including a Doctor of Medicine award from the University of Copenhagen.

His wife Madhavikutty and son Vijayan Warrier died a few years ago. He is survived by son Balachandra Warrier and daughter Subhadra Ramachandran.


Presidentof India Ramnath Kovind Tweeted

In the demise of P K Warrier, Ayurveda has lost one of its greatest modern proponents. Honoured with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, he exemplified the efficacy of Ayurveda through his active life spanning 100 years. Condolences to his family, admirers and associates.

In the demise of P K Warrier, Ayurveda has lost one of its greatest modern proponents. Honoured with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, he exemplified the efficacy of Ayurveda through his active life spanning 100 years. Condolences to his family, admirers and associates.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 10, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tweeted

Saddened by the passing away of Dr. PK Warrier. His contributions to popularise Ayurveda will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.

Saddened by the passing away of Dr. PK Warrier. His contributions to popularise Ayurveda will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2021

Kerala Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan Tweeted

As physician,he was committed to the scientific pursuit of Ayurveda.He will be remembered for matchless contribution to the modernization of Ayurveda" As a humanist,Dr #PKWarrier envisioned a life of good health&dignity for all. His demise is a great loss for medical sciences. My heartfelt condolences to his family&AVS fraternity.May his soul attain Mukti":PRO,KeralaRajBhavan

Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan said:"As a humanist,Dr #PKWarrier envisioned a life of good health&dignity for all. His demise is a great loss for medical sciences. My heartfelt condolences to his family&AVS fraternity.May his soul attain Mukti":PRO,KeralaRajBhavan(T2/2) pic.twitter.com/RLdB112b7D

— Kerala Governor (@KeralaGovernor) July 10, 2021

Dr P K Warrier, who popularised Ayurveda medicines and treatment all over the world, died at his residence in Kottakkal in Malappuram district on Saturday. He was 100 pic.twitter.com/RigE2iFCAA

— VISUM Expresso (@VisumExpresso) July 10, 2021