Sankara Subrahmanya Iyer popularly known as Subbayyan or Subbayyan Dalawa was the Dewan of erstwhile Travancore Kingdom (now part of India) during 1763 and 1768 and was responsible for the expansion of the kingdom by annexing Parur and Alangad kingdoms.[1] Sree Viswanatha Swamy temple, in Varkala, 1 km from both Kedavathuvila and Dalawapuram junctions, behind the present NES Block Office is historically associated with Subbayyan. The family quarters of the head priest of the temple is believed to be the birth place of Subbayyan Dalawa.[2]

Warkala Subbayyan
Born
NationalityTravancore
Other namesWarkala Subbayyan, Sankara Subrahmanya Iyer
OccupationDalawa (Minister)
Years active1763–1768

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  1. ^ "A History of Travancore from the Earliest Times". Higginbotham. 1878.
  2. ^ "Unusual family temple - Reviews, Photos - Sree Viswanatha Swamy Temple".
  • Travancore State Manual by V.Nagam Aiya (1906)
  • History of Travancore by Shungunny Menon