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{{Short description|Caste among people native to Tamil Nadu, India}} | |||
{{infobox caste | {{infobox caste | ||
| caste_name = | | caste_name = Rajakula | ||
| image = File:Srisailam virabhadra.jpg | | image = File:Srisailam virabhadra.jpg | ||
| caption = Virabhadra | | caption = Virabhadra | ||
| classification = [[Cultivators]], [[Warriors]] | | classification = [[Dyer (occupation)|Dyers]], [[Cultivators]], [[Warriors]] | ||
| religions = [[Hinduism]], [[Lingayatism]] | | religions = [[Hinduism]], [[Lingayatism]] | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]], | | state = [[Tamil Nadu]], | ||
| languages = [[Tamil language|Tamil | | languages = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| region = | | region = | ||
| related = | | related = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Rajakula people''', who are also collectively known as '''Rajaka''', are native to the [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. They comprise the [[Vannar]], [[Madivala]] and [[Agasa]] social groups that share a common myth of origin and claim to have once been members of various ancient South Indian dynasties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xDZVAAAAYAAJ&q=rajakula+caste|title=Lok Sabha Debates|first1=India Parliament House of the|last1=People|first2=India Parliament Lok|last2=Sabha|date=May 4, 2007|publisher=Lok Sabha Secretariat.|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in/bclist.htm|title=LIST OF BACKWARD CLASSES APPROVED|website=www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The following is current regarding the origin of the caste On the occasion of [[Daksha]]s sacrifice [[Virabhadra]] got his clothes [[blood]] stained,while killing Daksha and his companions.He appeared before [[Shiva]] and thoughtlessly allowed his impure garments to come into contact with the God.Rajakas are known as veeraghata madivala on account of their supposed descend from god [[Virabhadra]] the son of Shiva.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zseCqGFRpyQC&q=agasa+caste&pg=RA1-PA1|title=The Mysore|first=Venkatesa|last=Iyengar|date=October 4, 1932|publisher=Mittal Publications|via=Google Books}}</ref> | The following is current regarding the origin of the caste. On the occasion of [[Daksha]]s sacrifice [[Virabhadra]] got his clothes [[blood]] stained, while killing Daksha and his companions. He appeared before [[Shiva]] and thoughtlessly allowed his impure garments to come into contact with the God. Rajakas are known as veeraghata madivala on account of their supposed descend from god [[Virabhadra]] the son of Shiva.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zseCqGFRpyQC&q=agasa+caste&pg=RA1-PA1|title=The Mysore|first=Venkatesa|last=Iyengar|date=October 4, 1932|publisher=Mittal Publications|via=Google Books}}</ref> | ||
== Right hand caste faction == | == Right hand caste faction == | ||
Rajakula belongs to the ''[[Valangai]]'' ("Right-hand caste faction"). Some of them assume the title ''Valangamattan'' ("people of the right-hand division"). The ''Valangai'' comprised castes with an agricultural basis while the ''[[Idangai]]'' consisted of castes involved in manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cmi.ac.in/gift/Epigraphy/epig_tambarammore.htm|title=Dr.Gift Siromoney's Home Page|website=www.cmi.ac.in}}</ref> ''Valangai'', which was better organised politically.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gmlQAQAAMAAJ&q=%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%A3%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A3%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D+|title=Ān̲antaraṅkar nāṭkur̲ippu: āyvu|date=October 4, 1991|publisher=Tamil̲iyal Tur̲ai, Putuvaip Palkalaik Kal̲akam|via=Google Books}}</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
At the [[Pooram]] festival in [[Kerala]],the goddess is usually seen wearing a white robe with a large handle in red, green, orange, black, white | At the [[Pooram]] festival in [[Kerala]], the goddess is usually seen wearing a white robe with a large handle in red, green, orange, black, white. | ||
In India | In India the largest [[Mysore Dasara|Dasara]] festival in October in [[Karnataka]] and [[Tamil Nadu]] is held in honor of the honorable sword given to the Vannars. | ||
Vannars are also the priests of the [[Bhagavati]] Amman temple<ref>{{cite book|editor1-last=Edger Thurston | Vannars are also the priests of the [[Bhagavati]] Amman temple.<ref>{{cite book|editor1-last=Edger Thurston | ||
|title=Castes and Tribes of Southern India | |title=Castes and Tribes of Southern India | ||
|publisher=Madras Government press|year=1909|pages=315–320|quote=Venkudai Festival and Kulasaidasara Festival|url=https://archive.org/details/castestribesofso07thuriala/page/315/mode/2up}}</ref> | |publisher=Madras Government press|year=1909|pages=315–320|quote=Venkudai Festival and Kulasaidasara Festival|url=https://archive.org/details/castestribesofso07thuriala/page/315/mode/2up}}</ref> | ||
== Worships == | == Worships == | ||
In the Tirunelveli region,Thai deities (female deities) are | In the Tirunelveli region, Thai deities (female deities) are worshipped in large numbers and are worshipped with a pedestal or trident. In states like [[Karnataka]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]], Vannars are still the priests of the [[Mariamman|Mariamman temple]].<ref>{{cite book|editor1-last=Sivamathi|title=Spiritual repository|publisher=Sura Publication|year=2006|page=244|isbn=9788174789440|quote=The fiery goddess became known as Draupadi Amman|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pl_V-zPgyf4C&dq=%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%80%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%AF%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4+%E0%AE%85%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D&pg=PA244}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|editor1-last=Ganapathy Raman |title=Worship of idols in Tirunelveli|publisher=Thirumagal Publication|year=1986|page=113|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jvwXAAAAIAAJ&q=%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D+%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8B%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D+%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%82%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B3%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%95+%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%A3%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A3%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D+}}</ref> | ||
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
The common honorific titles used by the Rajakulathor are "Rajakula", "Pandiyan", "Mooppar", "kaathavarayan", "Yegaveni", "Nair", "Saayakaran", "Mesthiri", "Thoosar", and "Kaliyar" varying according to their territorial divisions.According to [[Rajaraja I|Raja Raja cholan]] inscription,the villages in Chola administration were termed as "Vannathar"<ref>{{cite book|chapter-url=https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Castes_and_Tribes_of_Southern_India/Vannān|title=Castes and Tribes of Southern India|chapter=Vannān |accessdate | The common honorific titles used by the Rajakulathor are "Rajakula", "Pandiyan", "Mooppar", "kaathavarayan", "Yegaveni", "Nair", "Saayakaran", "Mesthiri", "Thoosar", and "Kaliyar" varying according to their territorial divisions. According to [[Rajaraja I|Raja Raja cholan]] inscription, the villages in Chola administration were termed as "Vannathar".<ref>{{cite book|chapter-url=https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Castes_and_Tribes_of_Southern_India/Vannān|title=Castes and Tribes of Southern India|chapter=Vannān |accessdate=16 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|editor1-last=Rathinam|title=Castes_and_Tribes_of_Southern_India_Part_Three|publisher=Tamil Publication Thanjavor|year=1987|page=336|quote=|url=https://www.tamildigitallibrary.in/book-detail?id=jZY9lup2kZl6TuXGlZQdjZl1kMyy&tag=%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%86%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A9%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%20%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%99%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D%20%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%9F%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D%20%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8A%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF%20-%203#book1/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18322/IN|title=Hindu Vannar joshuaproject}}</ref> | ||
== Notable persons == | == Notable persons == | ||
*[[Periyathambiran]] -Ruler of Anuradhapura,Sri Lanka | *[[Periyathambiran]] - Ruler of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka | ||
*[[Neelasothaiyan]] -Commander-in-Chief of King Periyathambiran | *[[Neelasothaiyan]] - Commander-in-Chief of King Periyathambiran | ||
*[[A. M. Saravanam]] -was an indian Congress Freedom fighter | *[[A. M. Saravanam]] - was an indian Congress Freedom fighter | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Indian castes]] | [[Category:Indian castes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 2 January 2026
| Rajakula | |
|---|---|
 Virabhadra | |
| Classification | Dyers, Cultivators, Warriors |
| Religions | Hinduism, Lingayatism |
| Languages | Tamil |
| Country | India |
| Original state | Tamil Nadu, |
The Rajakula people, who are also collectively known as Rajaka, are native to the Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, India. They comprise the Vannar, Madivala and Agasa social groups that share a common myth of origin and claim to have once been members of various ancient South Indian dynasties.[1][2]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The following is current regarding the origin of the caste. On the occasion of Dakshas sacrifice Virabhadra got his clothes blood stained, while killing Daksha and his companions. He appeared before Shiva and thoughtlessly allowed his impure garments to come into contact with the God. Rajakas are known as veeraghata madivala on account of their supposed descend from god Virabhadra the son of Shiva.[3]
Right hand caste faction[edit | edit source]
Rajakula belongs to the Valangai ("Right-hand caste faction"). Some of them assume the title Valangamattan ("people of the right-hand division"). The Valangai comprised castes with an agricultural basis while the Idangai consisted of castes involved in manufacturing.[4] Valangai, which was better organised politically.[5]
History[edit | edit source]
At the Pooram festival in Kerala, the goddess is usually seen wearing a white robe with a large handle in red, green, orange, black, white.
In India the largest Dasara festival in October in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is held in honor of the honorable sword given to the Vannars.
Vannars are also the priests of the Bhagavati Amman temple.[6]
Worships[edit | edit source]
In the Tirunelveli region, Thai deities (female deities) are worshipped in large numbers and are worshipped with a pedestal or trident. In states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Vannars are still the priests of the Mariamman temple.[7][8]
Structure[edit | edit source]
The common honorific titles used by the Rajakulathor are "Rajakula", "Pandiyan", "Mooppar", "kaathavarayan", "Yegaveni", "Nair", "Saayakaran", "Mesthiri", "Thoosar", and "Kaliyar" varying according to their territorial divisions. According to Raja Raja cholan inscription, the villages in Chola administration were termed as "Vannathar".[9][10][11]
Notable persons[edit | edit source]
- Periyathambiran - Ruler of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
- Neelasothaiyan - Commander-in-Chief of King Periyathambiran
- A. M. Saravanam - was an indian Congress Freedom fighter
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ People, India Parliament House of the; Sabha, India Parliament Lok (May 4, 2007). "Lok Sabha Debates". Lok Sabha Secretariat. – via Google Books.
- ↑ "LIST OF BACKWARD CLASSES APPROVED". www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in.
- ↑ Iyengar, Venkatesa (October 4, 1932). "The Mysore". Mittal Publications – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Dr.Gift Siromoney's Home Page". www.cmi.ac.in.
- ↑ "Ān̲antaraṅkar nāṭkur̲ippu: āyvu". Tamil̲iyal Tur̲ai, Putuvaip Palkalaik Kal̲akam. October 4, 1991 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Edger Thurston, ed. (1909). Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Madras Government press. pp. 315–320.
Venkudai Festival and Kulasaidasara Festival
- ↑ Sivamathi, ed. (2006). Spiritual repository. Sura Publication. p. 244. ISBN 9788174789440.
The fiery goddess became known as Draupadi Amman
- ↑ Ganapathy Raman, ed. (1986). Worship of idols in Tirunelveli. Thirumagal Publication. p. 113.
- ↑ "Vannān". Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ↑ Rathinam, ed. (1987). Castes_and_Tribes_of_Southern_India_Part_Three. Tamil Publication Thanjavor. p. 336.
- ↑ "Hindu Vannar joshuaproject".