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 DEVOTION OF AGASTHYA :SPOKEN FROM THE HEART    Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh    – The Warrior Monk   Indian Martial Arts Guru | Spiritual Visionary | Founder, Agasthyam Foundation | Author & Filmmaker This was my 30 th journey to Agasthyakoodam.Agasthya peak in kerala Each time, it begins not with a plan, but with a call. A silent invitation from the mountain, like a mother calling her child home. I don’t know when the journey starts maybe the moment the mountain appears in my heart. Another Agasthyayanam has been completed. A fifteen-member team from Agasthyam Kalari joined me this time. From Bonacaud Forest Station, the 26 km trail meanders through rivers KaramanVazhapindi, Attayar and wide-open grasslands, where the sky feels close enough to touch. The first night, we halt at Athirumala basecamp. The second day is tougher steeper climbs, rock faces, bamboo forests until we rise above the clouds. And then it appears… Agasthya...

  Guardians of Tradition: Interview with Gurukkal S. Mahesh on Kalaripayattu and Siddha Wisdom Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh    – The Warrior Monk Indian Martial Arts Guru | Spiritual Visionary | Founder, Agasthyam Foundation | Author & Filmmaker Questions:  Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today. Agasthyam Foundation is widely recognized for its contribution to Kalaripayattu and Siddha traditions. Can you share with us the vision behind Agasthyam? Gurukkal :  Agasthyam was born out of a deep commitment to preserving and promoting Kalaripayattu as a holistic discipline that extends beyond martial arts. I believe in integrating the wisdom of Kalaripayattu with the principles of Siddha healing, ensuring that it serves as a tool for self-discovery, empowerment, and well-being. My vision is to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, making Kalaripayattu accessible to people from all walks of life while maintaining its authenticity. Questions...