The Nambiar (also written as Nambyar) is a Hindu Ambalavasi caste of Kerala.
Ambalavasi Nambiars wear sacred thread like Brahmins and is traditionally considered as a higher caste to Nairs[1] including same name bearing Nair-Nambiar caste which usually leads to confusion.
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References
- ↑ Sinha, Surajit (1993). Anthropology of Weaker Sections. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7022-491-4.
- Chakiar, Mani Madhava (1975), Nātyakalpadrumam, Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi