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- ↑ Fuller, C. J. (1976-12-30). The Nayars Today. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-21301-1.
- ↑ Nair, R. Raman; Devi, L. Sulochana (2010). Chattampi Swami: An Intellectual Biography. South Indian Studies. ISBN 978-81-905928-2-6.
- ↑ Sankunni, Kottarathil (2024-05-08). Aithihyamala. Mathrubhumi Books.
- ↑ Nair, R. Raman; Devi, L. Sulochana (2010). Chattampi Swami: An Intellectual Biography. South Indian Studies. ISBN 978-81-905928-2-6.
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