Shri C.R. Kesavan Vaidyar was a  social worker, industrialist and traditional Ayurvedic Vaidyar.  Apart from these he was an active participant of historic, social reform movements such as Vaikom Satyagraha and Guruvayur Satyagraha.   He was lucky to become the disciple of Sree Narayana Guru and became very lose to the Guru.  He has studied the traditional Indian system of medicine and was awarded the "Vaidyaratnam" title by K.C. Manavikraman Zamorin of Kozhikode in 1953. His medical knowledge helped him eatablish "Chandrika" herbal toilet soap.

Shri. Kesavan has held various high positions.   He has worked as SNDP Yogam President, Chandrika Educational Trust Chairman, S.N. Trust Director Board member, Kalamandalam Exeutive Committee member, Unnayi Warrier Kalanilayam President and Guruvayoor Temple Renovation Committee member.

C.R. Kesavan Vaidyar had a humble beginning as social worker. He was born to Chulikat Raman and Kunjalichi of Kottayam district. He began his career as school master at Kudapalam Grand School. He had taught in other schools before getting conneted with Guru and SNDP Units.   The Guru  inspired him to work for the welfare of the people who were the down-trodden and neglected in society because of caste-difference and due to birth in poor family conditions.  As per the wishes of Sree Narayana Guru he led a simple life and helped others.

He is survived by sone Dr. C.K. Ravi and Mr. C.K. Jinan and daughters Mrs. Leela, Mrs. Nalini and Mrs. Santha.

People from all walks of life have condoled the deatlh of Vaidyar. The Chief Minister of Kerala Mr. E.K. Nayanar condoled the death of Vaidyar and described him as a model for everyone because he climbed up in life  through his own effort and hardwork.   Ministers and other dignitaries also condoled his death.