The origin of the famous Changampally family arises in the period in association with Mamanka festival in Thirunavaya. They were invited from Thulunad to perform in the famous Mamanka festival as marital artists by the kings of Perumal dynasty of Northern Kerala. Later they were forced to settle in Thirunavaya.

Changampally Gurukkal Family in Kattipparuthi, Valancherry, Malappuram District. They are considered as one of the oldest and renowned Ayurveda practitioners specialized in Asthi marma chikilsa (treatment based on vital points of the body and that of bone). Their ancestors were Tulu Brahmins. Centuries back Cheraman Perumal, the king of ancient kerala hearing about their prowess in Kalarippayattu,the marital art of Kerala, brought them from Tulunadu for performing Kalarippayattu at the legendary Mamankam held at Thirunavaya.