The Velloor family of Kottayam Puthanangadi has been shifted to Puthanangadi from their ancestral home in Techumkur Kottayakath in the late 17th century. The family has a fascinating and rich history. The Velloor family is regarded as the continuation of the royal lineage of Udayamperoor Vilvalvettathu, which has been a strong supporter of the Christian church since its inception in Malankara.
The Velloor family is credited with initiating the Christian settlement that began in the 16th century in Kottayam. The name “Velloor” is closely tied to both the Velloor region, located along the banks of the Muvattupuzha River, and the people of Velloor Illam, the Brahmin family.
