| Maniyani | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Yadava |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Malayalam |
| Country | India |
| Populated states | Kerala • Lakshadweep • Puduchery |
| Related groups | Nair ,Konar, Yadava |
The Maniyani (also known as Kolaya, Ayar, Konar, Iruman in different area) is a Malayalam speaking Yadava community,[1] native to Kerala state of South India.[2] They are mainly distributed in Kozhikode, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad districts. Their traditional occupation is tending cattle and selling milk, also engaged in cultivation.[3][4][5]
Origin
The Maniyanis are believed to have come from Yadavas and associate themselves closely with god Krishna.[6] Royal kingdoms in Kerala including Thiruvithamcore and Kolathiris originated from Yadava or Vrishni lineage Venad, and Ay dynasty.[7] Some received the royal title of Varma after performing a ritual, Hiranyagarbha.[8]
Social Life
The majority of the Maniyanis are concentrated in the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod.[9] They follow similar birth, marriage & death customs and rituals like other Nair sub-castes. Even though they practice endogamy, they rarely do intermarry with other castes like Nambiar, Payyanur Poduval and Vaniya-Vattakad Nairs.[10]
Kannangattu bhagavathi is the tutelary deity of Maniyanis. Kannangattu bhagavathi has permanent place in every Muchilot Bhagavathi temple since Maniyanis have special brotherly relationship with Vaniya-Vattakad Nairs. Maniyanis also perform Poorakkali in Muchilot bhagavathi temples.[2]
Reference
- ↑ J. N. Singh Yadav (1992). Yadavas Through the Ages, from Ancient Period to Date. Sharada Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-85616-03-2.
- ↑ J. N. Singh Yadav (2001). Yadavas of South India. Yadava Publications.
- ↑ "Ethnic Communities of Kerala". totem. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
- ↑ "www.ecoi.net" (PDF).
- ↑ "LIST OF SCHEDULED CASTES IN THE KERALA STATE". Kerala Public Service Commission. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
- ↑ T. Madhava Menon; International School of Dravidian Linguistics (2002). A handbook of Kerala. International School of Dravidian Linguistics. ISBN 978-81-85692-31-9.
- ↑ Aiya, V. Nagam. The Travancore State Manual. Vol 1. Part 2. Trivandrum: The Travancore Government Press, 1906 [1]
- ↑ "Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma of Travancore".
- ↑ "www.ecoi.net" (PDF).
- ↑ P Radhakrishnan (1983). Land Reforms and Social Change: Study of a Kerala Village.
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