Generations of Ayurvedic Expertise, Focused on Your Healing
A Tradition of Care, Honed Through Three Generations
Personalized Care for Every Patient
We treat every patient like family, offering dedicated attention rooted in tradition
Our Commitment to Authenticity
Our treatments follow time-tested Ayurvedic principles, guided by experienced doctors
About Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital & Panchakarma Centre
A Legacy of Ayurvedic Excellence
At Matha, we are more than just a hospital. We are a family-run institution with over three generations of Ayurvedic expertise, dedicated to treating serious eye conditions with precision and care. As the first Ayurvedic eye hospital to specialize in Nethra Chikitsa (eye treatment), our mission is to restore vision and prevent avoidable blindness through time-tested Ayurvedic principles, personalized treatments, and modern diagnostics
Our Philosophy: Preventing Avoidable Blindness
We firmly believe that no one should lose their vision if, through the right care and resources, it can be preserved. Guided by our chief physician’s philosophy, we focus on treating conditions where blindness can be avoided with timely and skilled intervention. Every patient’s treatment is crafted to not only address their condition but to ensure that their vision is protected for the future.
The Values We Believe In
Ayurveda is the oldest healthcare science in the entire world. We can trace its documented scientific principles back to the Vedas. It has also evolved non-stop on clinical pieces of evidence over the last 5000 years. Kerala has preserved this branch of knowledge over the generations. Our family has provided the best ayurveda treatment in Kerala for 3 generations.
For us, ayurveda is a way of life. and an essential part of our culture. Our experienced doctors blend ayurveda treatments with nutrition, individual guidance, and diet. Matha started its operations as a small family-run ayurveda eye hospital.
Over the years, it developed into a one of its kind specialty ayurvedic center for eye diseases. Panchakarma center and ayurveda yoga was later added to our portfolio. Ayurvedic treatments are our only focus. Our treatment centre uses only fresh herbal preparations for ayurveda therapies.
Matha practices ayurvedic science. Every medical decision taken by our physicians is based on scientific principles and evidence-based practice. This aspect is important to us. Traditional methods are followed for implementing this science.
What You Can Expect at Matha
Personalized Care with a Small Family Culture
Our hospital operates with a focus on providing each patient with personalized attention, rooted in our small family culture. This ensures that no one is treated as just a case but as an individual with unique needs. Each of our three hospital units in Trivandrum—Kudappanakunnu, Moongode, and Eighteenth Stone—offers the same consistent care and treatment approach, with dedicated rooms designed for middle-class Indian patients. There are no unnecessary luxuries, just simple, comfortable accommodations tailored to healing.
Our Healing Environment: Focused and Distraction-Free
At Matha, we believe that healing is most effective in a calm and undistracted setting. That’s why our hospital units are designed to provide a peaceful environment without modern distractions like TV or Wi-Fi. Here, your recovery is our only priority, with focused treatments guided by strict Ayurvedic protocols.
Ethics and Transparency
We take pride in our transparency. From treatment protocols to medicine preparation, everything is done in-house under the watchful eyes of our doctors. You will find no hidden costs or misleading claims. Our treatment and medicine costs are the same across all three units, ensuring fairness and consistency. While we make no guarantees, we offer our full dedication to your healing.
The Matha Commitment
At Matha, we are committed to offering the highest standards of Ayurvedic care with a focus on results and integrity. Every patient, whether from a middle-class family or beyond, receives the same dedicated care, ensuring that your healing is our sole focus from the moment you arrive.
Authenticity in Every Step
95% of our medicines are prepared in-house
Each patient receives personalized treatment
Based on traditional practices
Focused Care with Discipline
Strict adherence to healing protocols
No unnecessary distractions—just a calm environment for recovery
Three Generations of Care in Ayurveda
Matha is a family-run hospital, grounded in the wisdom of three generations of Ayurvedic healing. We specialize in treating complex eye conditions with a strict focus on authentic care. Every treatment we offer follows clear Ayurvedic protocols, using handmade medicines to ensure the highest quality. Our aim is simple: to help you heal.
Our Rules: A Commitment to Serious Healing
We expect all our patients to follow the guidelines we have set to ensure a smooth healing process. This includes:
- Timely Admissions: Patients are admitted only when their condition requires focused inpatient care.
- Structured Healing Protocols: Every treatment follows strict Ayurvedic protocols for effective recovery.
- Minimal Distractions: No TV, Wi-Fi, or non-essential luxuries to ensure full focus on your healing.
- Post-Treatment Care: We continue to support your healing journey with medicine delivery and follow-up consultations after discharge.
Milestones
At Matha, our story is one of quiet determination, focusing on healing and preserving health and vision through generations of Ayurvedic wisdom. Each milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to genuine, patient-centered care.
1945: Our legacy began when P.T. Kunjan Vaidyar, one of Kerala’s first registered Ayurvedic physicians, established his practice and an Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing unit. His commitment to holistic healing laid the foundation for everything Matha would become
2003: Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital was founded by Dr. Santhakumari in Trivandrum, Kerala. With just 5 beds and a small, dedicated team, this modest beginning grew into a beacon of trust for those seeking genuine Ayurvedic care. The unit was later shifted to its own premises at Kudappanakunnu
2018: Trust built over years of successful eye treatments led patients to seek Matha’s care for their general health concerns as well. To meet this growing demand, Matha expanded to become Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital and Panchakarma Centre, offering personalized treatments for a range of health conditions. This was a testament to the deep bond between our patients and our team’s commitment to holistic healing
2024: A full-fledged centralized diagnostic department was launched at Matha Kudappanakunnu, equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities to provide precise and advanced eye treatments
1983: Dr. P.K. Santhakumari entered the Ayurvedic field, completing her BAMS from Kottakkal Ayurveda College and her postgraduate specialization in Netra Chikitsa (Eye Treatment) from Government Ayurveda College, Trivandrum
2007: The first Ayurvedic Eye Care Program for Children was introduced, developing into a fully-fledged division with standardized protocols and care for younger patients
2011: The second unit of Matha was inaugurated at Moongode (Trivandrum, Kerala), marking the entry of the third generation into hospital operations—Arunjith Puthussery, son of Dr. Santhakumari, and Dr. Heera Elizabeth John, his wife
2016: A dedicated in-house manufacturing unit was established, ensuring that all medicines used for our patients are prepared under strict supervision, with full control over the quality of raw materials.
2023: The Vanvas Unit was established, offering a peaceful retreat where patients can focus entirely on their healing journey, free from the distractions of the outside world
Every milestone is a reflection of our enduring philosophy—preserving health through dedicated care and a deep respect for the science of Ayurveda.
Preserving Vision & Serving Ayurveda Since 1945
We have spent decades not only healing but preserving the precious gift of vision through the wisdom of Ayurveda. With each patient, we honour our legacy of care, ensuring that what is valuable is never lost.
Generations of Expertise
Our knowledge has passed through three generations of dedicated Ayurvedic physicians, preserving time-tested wisdom while embracing innovation to offer patients care that is rooted in tradition and expertise
Care Beyond Satisfaction
True healing is not measured by numbers. It’s found in the trust, care, and hope that patients place in us—an enduring bond that goes beyond satisfaction, where every patient is treated with dedication and compassion
Journeys of Trust
At Matha, every patient is treated with the care and dedication they deserve, as part of our family. Our focus is not on counting patients but on creating meaningful healing experiences, one journey at a time
P T Kunjan Vydiar
1916-1990
A Legacy of Care: The Roots of Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital
Our founder, P.T. Kunjan Vaidyar, was a respected Ayurvedic physician in Thrissur, Kerala, whose dedication to preserving health became the foundation of Matha’s philosophy. Under his guidance, we learned that true healing is rooted in compassion, wisdom, and the unwavering commitment to the well-being of each patient. Today, his daughter, Dr. P.K. Santhakumari, carries forward his legacy, ensuring that Matha remains a trusted name in Ayurvedic care.
Our Mission
To Preserve the Health, Vision and Hope through sincere dedication and commitment
Our Vision
To be the Global Leader and be able to set the Industry standards in the domain of scientific ayurveda.
Meet Our Doctors
Our medical team plan and execute your exceptional ayurvedic healing experience
Dr. P K Santhakumari
Our Founder and Chief Physician
Dr. P.K. Santhakumari, M.D (Ay), is the Founder and Chief Physician of Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital. With over four decades of experience in Ayurvedic eye care, she is a pioneer in Netra Chikitsa (Ayurvedic eye treatment). Dr. Santhakumari’s contributions to the field include her role as a professor and mentor, having served at Kerala’s top Ayurvedic institutions. She is the recipient of multiple national awards, including the Legend Shalaki award, recognizing her as a leading figure in Ayurvedic ophthalmology. Her work continues to inspire the next generation of Ayurvedic practitioners, while her vision drives Matha’s commitment to preserving sight through authentic Ayurvedic care.
Dr Heera Elizabeth John
B.A.M.S, M.D
Dr D Vinayababu
B.A.M
Dr Athira Ajeesh
B.A.M.S
Dr Sreekala
B.A.M.S
Dr Reshma C P
B.A.M.S
Dr Remya M R
B.A.M.S
Facilities
Hospitals
Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital & Panchakarma Centre – Moongode
Eye Hospital Road (Moongode – Meppukada Road), Moongode P O Near, Thachottukavu, Kerala 695573
Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital & Panchakarma Centre – Kudappanakunnu
Near Civil Station, Jayaprakash Ln, Kudappanakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695043
Rooms
Simple Room
This is the basic no-frills room and comes with a single bed, a small side bed, small table, chair, and with the attached bathroom. Only Non -AC option is available for this room
Double Room
Double rooms come with two single beds, table, chair, and an attached bathroom. AC and Non AC options are available for this room.
Deluxe room
Deluxe room has queen size beds, table, chair, and an attached bathroom. AC and Non AC options are available. Daily essentials like bath towels, soap, etc are provided. Also, we use white sheets, pillow covers, etc.
Ayurveda Vaidyasala
All medicines are prepared in own GMP certified manufacturing unit and available for sale only at our hospitals. We strictly follow the traditional methods of preparation as prescribed in the classical texts
We prepare medicines in small batches to ensure the quality of each raw material. Specially customized types of machinery are used to prepare small-batch products.
Each batch of our medicines undergoes strict quality control checks before they are released to our hospitals for use.
Our range of product range consists of 175 classical ayurvedic products exclusively used for ayurvedic eye treatment and panchakarma treatments.
Amenities
Treatment Room
Fully equipped panchakarma treatment rooms, separate for male and female patients. Separate therapy rooms for tharpanam, Nasyam, and eye treatments.
Ayurvedic Diet Food
Matha’s signature diet is prepared lovingly in our kitchen and is completely vegetarian. The diet is suitable for ayurvedic treatment. If treating doctors allow, we work out slight modifications to meet patient preferences.
Diagnostics
State of the art diagnostic and imaging facilities for eye treatments are available. Secure electronic medical records are maintained for all diagnostics reports.
Amruthadarshanam
The Matha – Dhanwanthari Kshethram located inside our hospital campus at Moongode. A unique place of prayer where care meets cure.
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Our Hospitals
Matha has three hospitals in Trivandrum. You can opt for any one of our hospitals, rooms will be provided based on availability.
Our Hospitals
Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital & Panchakarma Centre
Near Civil Station, Jayaprakash Ln, Kudappanakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695043
Reception: 04712731352
Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital & Panchakarma Centre
Eye Hospital Road (Moongode - Meppukada Road), Moongode P O Near, Thachottukavu, Kerala 695573
Reception: 9562997799
Contact
OP Timings
9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Appointment only
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