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| Senaithalaivar | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism, Christianity |
| Languages | Tamil |
| Region | Indian state of Tamil Nadu |
| Related groups | Vaniyar traders |
Ilai Vaniyar is a Tamil-speaking caste mainly from south Tamil Nadu. [1] In Moder days they have adopted the title Senaithalaivar for social upliftment.
Literary evidence
The original name of these people is said to be Ilai Vaniyar. [2]
Distribution
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
They are included in the Tamil Nadu state's list of Backward castes. [4]
References
- ^ 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