Jyothisha Chakravarthy VPK Poduval
Payyanur is very famous for Astrology and its well-known Astrologers.Today, the first name comes to the picture is of VPK Poduval who has acquired reputation all over India.  He got many title of recognition from various institutions all over the country. "Pandit" from Government of India, "Ganitha Jyothisha Chakravarthy" from Kanchi Kamakodi Sankaracharya.,"Jyothirbhooshanam" from Sanskrit Parishad of Ayodhya, "Jyothisha Thilakam" from Guruvayoor Devaswom  are some of the titles  he received.  The school for Jyothisham founded by him called " Jyothi Sadanam" is a unique institution of this kind, which offers traditional teaching in Astrology and Sanskrit.