Vadakkethalackal Maha Kudumbayogam is governed by a Central Committee formed on a yearly basis, consisting of representatives from all Shakha. A President, four vice presidents, a General Secretary, a Jt. Secretary , and a Treasurer are elected from among the shakha representatives. A Patron, normally a senior priestly figure from any shakha , will be the Supreme head of the Committee. Regular Central Committee meetings are held, to resolve and implement various programs taken up by the committee.
The annual General meeting of the MahaKudumbayogam is held in December every year, immediately after X-mas, normally on 26^th . Dignitaries from out side the family are invited as Chief Guests and to inaugurate cultural programs and activities in this function. This is an occasion for all the shakha members from far, near and abroad to gather, to see and express love and affection and renew the family-bond, each other. Normally a thousand members attend this function.

THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE:

For all matters concerning Vadakkethalackal Maha Kudumbayogam, the following office bearers may be contacted as required: (This will be revised every year)

President : Shri K. O. Ninan
Kanjirathinmoottil, Mavelikara.
Tel: +91 479-2304967
Mob : +91 98471 05663

Secretary: Shri P. Nelson
Valuthundil, Manakkala, Adoor.
Tel: +91 4734-230055
Mob : +91 94963 25261

Treasurer: Shri Simon P. Thomas (Babu)
Vadakkethalackal Puthenpurayil,
Thazhakara P.O,
Mavelikara
Tel: 0479-2303441

SPONSORS OF OUR WEB SITE
The Central Committee, on behalf of Vadakkethalackal Mahakudumbayogam, would like to express its sincere gratitude to the following members who are sponsors of our website.
Name / Shakha	Place
Adoor - Manakkala Shakha	( By Shakha Kudumbayogam )
Joseph Kunchattil	Mavelikara
M. P. Thomas Maret	Pulinkunnu
O. C. Abraham Ooriapadickal Texas,	USA
Prof. O. A. Cherian Ooriapadickal	Kumbanad
Dr. Jacob Varghese Kunchattil	Mavelikara
K. T. Joseph Puthencavu	Chengannur
Josey Paul Maret	Kallooppara
K. O. Ninan Kanjirathinmoottil	Mavelikara
K. O. Philip Kanjirathinmoottil	Mavelikara
K. O. Thomas Kanjirathinmoottil	Mavelikara
Binoy Tharakan Kanjirathinmoottil	Madras
Geevarghese Thomas	Mavelikara
George Alexander	Mavelikara
P. A. George Thumpamon	Thumpamon
M. E. Jacob Maret	Kallooppara
K. M. John Thumpamon	Thumpamon
Josey Oommen Maret	Tiruvalla
P. G. Maret (Aji)	Kallooppara
C. N. Mathew	Mavelikara
N. Ninan	Mavelikara
T. M. Ninan Ooriapadickal	Kumbanad
Dr. A. Philipose Maret	Trivandrum
Simon P. Thomas	Mavelikara
Thankamani Rajan Maret	Puthusserry.
Alexander V. George	Mavelikara

THARAVAD
(A Quarterly Publication of the Vadakkethalackal Mahakudumbayogam)

It was a long-cherished ambition of the Youth Wing of our Mahakudumbam that we must have a periodical family publication/news letter. The objective was to promote the creative thinking, effective communication, writing skills and other intellectual abilities among our youngsters.

Ignited by the spirit and values of our slogan ' TRADITION - BROTHERHOOD - TOGETHERNESS ', our talented brother Rajan A. Maret took the initiative and made it possible to release the periodical ' THARAVAD ' as a quarterly publication in the year 1995. He was the ' Founder Chief Editor '. His name will ever be remembered with gratitude, although he left us and entered the heavenly abode. The demise of dear Rajan was unexpected and caused an interruption of ' THARAVAD ' issues for sometime.

However, Mr. Joji Philip, Vadakkethoppil, Kumbanad and Mr. P.G. Maret, the successive Chief Editors ensured the uninterrupted release of ' THARAVAD ' ISSUES in a good manner and standard. They are admired for their sincerity and determination.

Effective from December 2006, Prof. K.O. Ninan, Kanjirathinmoottil, Mavelikara, took charge as the Chief Editor together with a team of resourceful Editorial Board.

We thankfully acknowledge the valuable supports from our affectionate brothers and sisters towards ' THARAVAD ' publication and we anticipate the same for future too.

Patron: H.G. Thomas Mar Athanasios Metropolitan

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Chief Editor
For ' THARAVAD ' Editorial Board.

SYNOPSIS OF MAHAKUDUMBAYOGAM

The Vadakkethalackal Mahakudumbam with its deep roots at Mavelikkara, spread to places like Kallooppara, Pathanapuram, Thumpamon, Adoor, Puthenkavu, Kayamkulam, Kumbanad, Kandanadu, etc., established different Shakha in all these places, flourishing and prospering in their life. Records show that Right from olden days members of these Shakha used to gather on every family occasion and discuss various issues and matters of importance. But a formal Kudumbayogam was organized only in 1915, having conducted its first meeting at Kunchattil, Vazhuvadi.

Rev. Decan Abraham Maret (who later became the Metropolitan of the Marthoma Church) presided over this function. It has been recorded that Judge Shri A. Philipose, Maret and Advocate Shri O. C. Ninan, Ooriyeppadickal were two of the noted members who spoke in this meeting.

The following table gives an Overview of our Maha Kudumbayogam (as per the records available at this time) and shall be updated as when more information is available:

YEAR	VENUE	PRESIDED OVER BY:	ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE
1915	Kunjattil, Vazhuvadi, Mavelikkara.	Rev. Decan Abraham Maret who was later elevated as Metropolitan of Marthoma Church	Judge A. Philipose, Maret and Adv. O. C. Ninan, Ooriyeppadickal were the distinguished speakers on the occation
1916	Maret, Kallooppara	Not available	It was decided in the meeting to prepare an overall Vamshavali (Family Tree) and Shri Ninan Idichandy, Kunjattil & Shri Oommumman Oommumman , Kanjirathinmoottil were entrusted with this responsibility.
1917	Polachirackal Puthenveettil, Vazhuvadi, Mavelikkara	His Grace Yuyakeem Mar Ivanios Metropolitan of Kandanadu	The Thazhakkara Seminary Church, which was built in 1863 by Vadakkethalackal Family, was handed over to the custody of Yuyakeem Metrpolitan in 1917.
1918	Residence of Kunju Nina, Thannimoottil, Kandiyoor	Rev. Fr. Thomas Kathanaar, Kizhakkethalackal, Puthenkavu..	Rev Fr. Thomas Kathanaar was the father of late Mar Peelaxeenos Thirumeni, Kizhakkethalackal, Puthenkavu and was an indispensable priest in the Malankara Orthodox Church.
1919	Residence of Shri Cheriachan,Kottackattu, Kayamkulam.	H. G. Abraham Marthoma Saffragan Thirumani	Thirumani was a  Shemmachen" when his grace presided over the first Kudumbayogam in 1915 The next Kudumbayogam was scheduled to take place at the residence of Adv. O. C. Ninan, Ooriyeppadickal. For some reason this yogam could not be held and this break continued till 1973.
The following members rendered their valuable services for the revival of our Mahakudumbayogam: (From left), (1) Shri. N. Alexander (Ex. M.P), Mavelikara, (2) Shri. M. M. Mathai (Ex.M.L.A) Maret, Kallooppara, (3) Shri M. P. Paul, Maret, Kallooppara,(4) Shri. A. Maret, Kallooppara, (5) Shri K. E. Mathai, (Parappuram), Mavelikara and (6) Shri C. N. Alexander, Kunchattil, Mavelikara.
1973	Residence of Shri A. Maeret,Maret Mission House, Puthusserry	Not available	The annual celebration of the Maret Shakha Kumbayogam was held. Representatives from all other Branches were invited and were present in this meeting. The revival of the Central Kudumbayogam was one of the main agenda. All matters were discussed and a committee was formed for the follow up, thus making the revival of the Vadakkethalackal Maha Kudumbayogam a reality.
1974	Residence of Shri K. E. Mathai(Parappuram), Mavelikkara	Most Rev . Thomas Ramban Maret presided over the Function.	About a thousand members from all branches participated in this meeting. A triple Holy Qurbana was conducted in the Seminary Church, Thazhakkara. on this occasion. It deserves special mention that Rev. Scariah Kathanaar, Vadakkethalackal was present through out the function in spite of his age and ill health, with the same enthusiasm as ever before. Dramas, Dances, Songs and such other items by the family members added very much colour and attraction to this function.
1975	Residence of Shri P. C. Thomas,Kottanellur, Adoor.	Rev Fr. George Scariah Kathanaar presided over the function and Very Rev Thomas Ramban inaugurated the programs.	The function was very colorful. About thousand five hundred members attended. Shri N. Alexander Ex M P, M. M. Mathai Ex M L A, Prof O. A. Cherian, K. E. Mathai Parappurathu, K. T. Joseph, C. A. Sachariah, Dr. C. James, P. O. Pappachan, Oommen Ray Varghese, Dilip Alexander, Kurien Thomas, K. N. Mathew, Oommen Thomas, A. Maret, V. George & Santhamma Thomas participated in different meetings and spoke on various subjects.The Drama “Vazhiyambalam” by Parappuram enacted by the youth wing of Mavelikkara Shakha was the main attraction among various the cultural programs.
1976	Residence of Shri O. C. Ninan,Ooriyeppadickal	Rev T. N. Koshy, Ooriyeppadickal	The function was very grand. Prominent members like O C Ninan, N. Alexander Ex MP, Rev K. T. Thomas, Puthenkavu, Rev Abraham Maret, Rev G. Ninan, Thannimoottil, A. Maret & K. E. Mathai, Parappurathu, spoke on the occasion. An important item among the various programs was the drama “Bahrin Kunjannamma” enacted by Mavelikkara Shakha.
1977	By Pathanapuram Shakha,Makkulam Orthodox Church Compound, Pathanapuram	Not Available	Not available
1978	Residence of Sri P. A. George,Peroor, Thumpamon	Not available	Not Available
1979	Residence of M. P. Joseph,Maret Kizhakkethalackal (Peroor)	Not available	Not available
1980	Residence of Shri C. N. Alexander,Kunjattil, Mavelikkara.	Not available	Not available
1981	Residence of Shri P. G. Thomas Melethil Pulickal, Adoor	Not available	Not available
1982	Residence of Shri T. N. Ninan,Ooriyeppadickal, Thoppil	Not available	Not available
1983	By Pathanapuram Shakha,Makkuulam Church Compound, Pathanapuram	Not available	Not available
1984	Residence of Shri KunjuKunju,Puliyanmadhathil, Thumpamon.	Not available	Not available
1985	Residence of Shri M. P. Joseph,Maret Kizhakkethalackal (Peroor)	Not available	Not available
1986	Residence of Very Rev. George Scariah, Cor Episcopa,Parambil, Mavelikkara.	Not available	Not available
1987	By Adoor Shakha,Govt. U. P. School, Manakkala.	Not available	Not available
1988	Residence of Shri O. A. Ninan,Ooriyeppadickal, Grace Mount	Not available	Not available
1989	Res. of Shri P.G. Geevarghese,Bright House, Pathanapuram	Not available	Not available
1990	Res. Of Shri K. K. Thankachan,Kammancheril, Thumpamon	Not available	Not available
1991	Res. Of Shri M. P. Joseph,Maret Kizhakkethalackal(Peroor)	Not available	Not available
1992	By Mavelikkara Shakha,Marthoma Trinity Hall, Cherukol, Mavelikkara.	Not available	Not available
1993	By Adoor Shakha,Orthodox Church Auditorium,Kannamkodu, Adoor.	Not available	Not available
1994	Res. Of Shri O. A. Ninan,Ooriyeppadickal Grace Mount	Not available	Not available
1995	By Pathanapuram Shakha,St. Stephen’s Auditorium	Not available	Not available
1996	By Thumpamon Shakha,St. Gregorios Auditorium	Not available	Not available
1997	By Maret Shakha,St. Stephen’s Orthodox Church-Auditorium, M. North.	Not available	Not available
1998	By Mavelikkara Shakha	Not available	Not available
1999	Not available	Not available	Not available
2000	Not available	Not available	Not available
2001	Makkulam Hermon Orthodox Church, Pathanapuram	Not available	27-12-2001: Youth Camp 28-12-2001:Mahakudumbayogam
2002	Thumpamon M G Auditorium	Not available	26-12-2002: Youth Camp,27-12-2002:Mahakudumbayogam
2003	Not available	Not available	Not available
2004	St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Auditorium,Puthiyakavu, Mavelikara	Not available	27-12-2004: Youth Camp,28-12-2004: Navathi Celebrations
2005	Kannamkodu St. Thomas Orthodox Church Auditorium, Adoor.	Not available	27-12-2005: Annual Celebrations.
2006	By Ooriyeppadickal Shakha,Grace Mount Auditorium	Not available	26-12-2006: Annual Celebrations
2007	St. Mary's Cathedral Auditorium, Puthenkavu	Not available	27-12-2007: Annual Celebrations
2008	Thumpamon Shakha.	Presided over by Sri. K. O. Ninan, President of Vadakkethalackal Mahakudumbayogam	27-12-2008 : Annual Celebrations H. G. Geevarghese Mar Themothios Metropolitan inaugurated the website of Vadakkethalackal Mahakudumbam Dr. Alexander Jacob I.P.S. was the chief guest
2009	Maret Shakha.	Presided over by Sri. K. O. Ninan, President of Vadakkethalackal Mahakudumbayogam, and the blessing speech by H. G. Thomas Mar Athanasios Metropolitan.	Annual day Celebrations held on 26-12-2009 H. G. Thomas Mar Athanasios Metropolitan inaugurated the function. The Shakha Deepa Sangamam was the special attraction of the event in which members representing all Shakha participated in a colour-full march holding candle lights followed by lighting of the main Bhadradeepam.
2010	Mavelikkara Shakha.	Presided over by Sri. K. O. Ninan, President of Vadakkethalackal Mahakudumbayogam, The blessing & Opening speech by H. G. Thomas Mar Athanasios Metropolitan.	Annual day Celebrations were held on 28-12-2010 at Idichandi Nagar (St. Mary’s Orthpodox Cahtedral Auditorium, Puthiyakavu. H. G. Dr. Joshwa Mar Ignathios Metropolitan gave the Inaugural speech. Shakha Deepa Sangamam was another attraction of the event in which members representing all Shakha participated in a colour-full march holding candle lights followed by lighting of the main Bhadradeepam.