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LORD OF VAIKOM |
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innumerable instances when sufferer these ailments have got cured here. In 1965, the pr
writer experienced acute pain in the 'pit' of the stomach particularly when hungry. He
always carried biscuit his pocket to relieve pain at unexpected moments. Gastro intestinal
analysis established Duodenal Ulcer as cause of ailment and the doctor advised surgical
treatment. Meanwhile, along with treatment by drugs, the food offered at Vaikom was taken.
Today seventeen years later there, is no trace of any ulcer or any other ailment in the
stomach.
The Big Kitchen
What is the secret of the popularity of feasts? Once a Maharaja of Trivandrum invited all
the cooks of Vaikom-- traditionally Muttas Nambudiris-to cook for a feast at his palace.
The ingredients for different dishes were sup; in exactly the same proportion as at
Vaikom. Yet the taste did not match that which obtained at the temple. An enraged Maharaja
questioned the head cook. The chief's reply was: "No doubt all ingredients were
supplied and the cooks were also the same but there was one thing missing-the 'big
kitchen' of Vaikom temple. The king understood that the kitchen at Vaikom was blessed by
Vaikathappan and sent the cooks away with valuable presents. |
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