Kadhirur Gurukkal, also known as Mathiloor Gurukkal, was a martial artist of medieval India.[1]Template:Full He came from Kadirur, near to Thalasserry in the North Malabar region of present-day Kerala. He operated the Mathiloor Kalari, where Thacholi Othenan trained in Kalaripayattu.[2]
Gurukkal is mentioned in the Northern Ballads (Vadakkan Pattukal),[3]Template:Qn which say he belonged to the Kaniyar caste who were traditionally astrologers.Template:Cn Despite being an excellent master, Gurukkal was killed by a trainee called Thacholi Othenan in a duel.[4][2]Template:Qn[5]Template:Qn
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- ↑ FOLK TALES OF KERALA{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Government of India(14 August 1995). ISBN 978-81-230-2188-1
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