Plappalli (caste)

Plappalli or Plappally[1] is a Hindu Brahmin Caste in Kerala. This caste is peculiar to Travancore and classified under Ampalavasis. The males are invested with Sacred Thread between the year 8 and 16. Formerly the Ilayathus officiated as their priests, but now the service is performed by Nampoothiris or Pottis.

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  1. Travancore State Manual, Vol.1. p. 834.