Kanippayyur Sankaran Namboodiripad Memorial Research Library (Grandha Shala)

The collection in the Kanippayyur library, established in 1990 as a tribute to the great Sankaran Namboodiripad, primarily aims to achieve the following: To collect and preserve all works, whether on palm leaves or printed, related to the Vedas, their subsidiaries, mythology, etc., which form the foundation of Indian tradition; to gather and safeguard ancient palm leaf publications on astrology, sculpting, etc.; to translate, print, and publish these works in Malayalam; to create a directory of all ancient Sastras, Vedas, etc., organized by hierarchy; to promote the Sanskrit language; to teach Sanskrit to the younger generation through vacation classes, etc.; to conduct debates, seminars, and presentations by experts on topics such as Sanskrit literature, Indian culture, and tradition; and to publish books beneficial to Brahmins on subjects like Vedic studies, rites, and rituals, which are essential in the daily lives of Brahmins.

In 2001, during the 110th anniversary of Sankaran Namboodiripad, the Kanippayyur Book Stall and Library began operating with over a thousand books on Vedas, epics, mythology, architecture, and Ayurveda from around thirty renowned publishers. This library also featured nearly thirty aids for learning the Sanskrit language.

The Kanippayyur Library houses nearly a thousand books and scriptures on paper and palm leaves in Sanskrit and Malayalam, donated by numerous Namboodiri families in Kerala and from the personal collections of Sree Sankaran Namboodiripad as a tribute to him. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote ancient Indian knowledge and wisdom. The library, dedicated to the research of Indian sciences, contains many valuable records from the aforementioned categories. Many research students utilize them for learning and reference.