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| Senaithalaivar | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Tamil |
| Region | Indian state of Tamil Nadu |
| Related groups | Velalar |
Senaithalaivar is a Tamil-speaking caste mainly from south Tamil Nadu.[1] They are also known by the names Senaikudiyar, Ilaivaniar.[citation needed]And they use the title Pillai, Chettiar and. Moopanar .
Literary evidence
The original name of these people is said to be Ilai Vaniyar.[2] The earliest literary evidence about the word Senaithalaivar occurs in Adhi Diwakaram, a Tamil lexicon written by Sendan Diwakarar.[citation needed] At olden days this title were used by many communities. It meant the profession of Senaithalaivar (commander-in-chief)[3]
Distribution
They are mainly populated in Tirunelveli District, Kanyakumari District, Nagapattinam District, Thanjaur District and Madurai District. including places like Tenmalai, Kayatharu and Seevalapperi.[4] T
Society and caste organisation
They are included in the Tamil Nadu state's list of Backward castes.[5]
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.
- ↑ K. S. Singh (1997). Tamil Nadu, Part 3 Volume 40. Affiliated East-West Press. 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