Senaithalaivar
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| Senaithalaivar | |
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| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Tamil |
| Region | Indian state of Tamil Nadu |
| Related groups | Vellalar |
Senaithalaivar is a Tamil-speaking caste mainly from south Tamil Nadu.[1]
Literary evidence[edit]
The original name of these people is said to be Ilai Vaniyar.[2]
Distribution[edit]
They are mainly populated in Tirunelveli District, Tiruvarur District, Chennai, Kanyakumari District, Nagapattinam District, Thanjaur District and Madurai District, including places like Tenmalai, Kayatharu and Seevalapperi.[3] T
Society and caste organisation[edit]
They are included in the Tamil Nadu state's list of Backward castes.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Madras District Gazetteers ... - Madras (India : State), B. S. Baliga
- ^ Kumar Suresh Singh (2001). People of India, Volume 40, Part 3. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 8185938881.
- ^ B. S. Baliga, Rao Bahadur (2002). Madras District Gazetteers: Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur Districts (erstwhile Chengalpattu District). Superintendent, Government Press.
- ^ List Of Backward Classes Approved