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Classifications of Varmam
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Human body is divided into five areas in which varmam (varma
Intro to Varmalogy points) are discussed. They are:
Varmam Magazine
Unit Area Number of Points
Article Publications I From Top of the Head till Neck 25
Video Articles II From Neck till Naval Point 45

III From Naval Point till Anus 9

IV Both Hands 14

V Both Legs 15

Total 108

The same 108 varmams are classified under different categories.

One such classification is based on 12 nerves (or a meridian
channel) in the nervous system. Each meridian channel consists
of one Padu varmam and eight Thodu varmam.

Varmam Type Number of Points

Thodu Varmam 96

Padu Varmam 12

Total 108

The number of varmams (108) various between various schools

of varmam.

Based on Indian Astrology, there are 92 varmams:

Varmam Based On Number of Points

(Hindu Astrological) Stars 27

Lunar 30

Padu Varmam 35

Total 92

Based on the text Naramparai, written by Kumbamuni Siddha,

there are 253 varmams:

Classification Number of Points

Padu Varman 18

Thodu Varmam 96

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Pakka Varmam 8

Narambu Elumbu Varmam 86

Maru Varmam 45

Total 253

Based on yet another classification, there are 107 points:

Classification Number of Points

Vata Varmam (Air) 65

Pitta Varmam (Heat) 24

Kapha Varmam (Cool) 6

Concealed Varmam 12

Total 107
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