Maniyassery Tharawad, the ancestral home of the esteemed Sri Neelakanta Pilai Sarvadhi Kariyakkar, holds deep historical and spiritual significance. The house, built with wooden walls, featured a small veranda at the front, leading to the central room, known as Ara. Adjacent to Ara on the right was an L-shaped room with three doors one opening to the veranda, another leading to the courtyard, and the third connecting to a small room near the kitchen. Beneath Ara was Nilavara, a sacred storage space, while the kitchen was situated on the left side of the veranda. The middle room of the house served as the revered place of more worship for the family deities, Gandharva Swamy and Ammamars. In front of the house lay a serene Kaavu a sacred grove filled with towering trees and blooming creepers that formed a natural canopy. Birds of all kinds freely roamed the grove, filling the air with their sweet melodies. The presence of a sacred well near the Kaavu further enhanced the divine aura of the place. As the morning sun rose, its golden rays illuminated the dew-kissed leaves, creating a celestial ambience filled with fragrant breezes and divine serenity. Over time, as family members dispersed, knowledge of the ancestral deities faded, leading to various misfortunes. To restore harmony, poojas, Sarpabali, Sarppam Paatu, and Pitru Bali were performed. A Gita class initiated in Thiruvananthapuram under Smt. Bhavani Amma rekindled family ties, inspiring members to reconnect with their roots. Gradually, the Maniyassery Tharawad evolved into the Maniyassery Vaishnava Gandharva Swami Temple, preserving its spiritual legacy for generations to come.