When the course of Achenkovil river was diverted in the 18th century via Vettiyar by Marthanda Varma Maharaja, the location of the house happened to be on the eastern bank of the river and thereafter our family came to be known as Attupurathu. This happened during the 10th generation. As the church and main centresof activity were on the western side of the river, with a view to obviate the inconvenience in attending church and other activities, our forefather of 11th generation shifted his residence to ‘Mundankavu’ (presently comprising of Attupurathu thundathil, Pattathil, Kallamonthara, Attupurathu Vadakkethil, Attupurathu Kizhakkethil, Attupurathu Pallathu, Attupurathu Kottal and surrounding lands.) The house name was retained as Attupurathu. At this stage a unique but amusing incident that happened (in the 18th century) is worth mentioning, which will suffice to illustrate the position of our ancestors enjoyed in the society.