At the age of about 85 (in October 2005), V. M. C. Sankaran Nambudiri is one of the most respected teachers of ayurveda in Kerala today, and a great expert in Viṣavidyā. Pictured here at his home near Trissur, with his daughter and grandson Brahmadattan (on the bed behind him), and his pupils (Dr Madhu in the white shirt). See also the documentation at PADAM .