Poovar Krishnan Orthopaedic Siddha Hospital

Our hospital is down in Mylaudy, which is a small place in the Kanyakumari district. It’s a very different environment than a big city hospital. We are known as the Poovar Krishnan Orthopaedic Siddha Hospital, and we focus on traditional Siddha methods for bone and joint issues. The building is a simple structure that fits in with the other houses and shops in the village. We have a lot of open space and the air feels a bit fresher here because we are not surrounded by tall buildings. Inside, we have rooms where patients can stay if they need long-term treatment. There are a lot of wooden tables and various containers for the oils we use. The atmosphere is very relaxed and we don't follow the strict, fast-paced schedule you might find elsewhere. People often come from surrounding villages, sometimes traveling quite a distance to see us. We have a small garden area where we grow some of the plants used in our preparations. The staff is like a small family, and we all help out with different tasks, whether it’s cleaning or helping a patient move around. You won't find any flashy signs or high-tech screens here. It’s mostly just hard work and using the knowledge passed down through the generations. We keep our records in simple books and focus on the people who come to sit on our benches every morning.