Devendra Kulathan
Devendra Kulathar | |
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Languages | Tamil |
Country | India |
Original state | Tamil Nadu |
Devendra Kulathar also referred to as Devendra Kulam[1] is a subcaste of Devendrakula Velalar an agricultural community found in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[2] The territorial divisions among the Devendra Kulathar are Cholan, Kongan, Pandiyan, Kudumban, Eshwaran, Devendra. [3]
Current status[]
This community is classified as SC caste under positive discrimination by the government.[4]
Marriage[]
Clans regulate marriage alliances. Their clans namely Kandhan kootam, Masaniamman Kulam, Karupparaayan Kulam, Ankalamman Kulam, Adi Kaliamman Kulam, Maduraiveeran Kulam and Kamakshiamman Kulam. Each kulam is affiliated to a deity.[5][better source needed]
References[]
- ^ Pulparampil, John. Nation Building and Local Leadership: A Study from South India. p. 118. ISBN 9781545718315.
- ^ "Lok Sabha passes bill to place seven castes under Devendrakula Velalars in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ Singh, Kumar Suresh (1992). People of India:India's communities,Volume 4. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 793. ISBN 0195633547.
- ^ "http://socialjustice.nic.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Scan-0017.jpg". External link in
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(help) - ^ Singh, Kumar Suresh (1992). People of India:India's communities,Volume 4. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 793. ISBN 0195633547.
Categories:
- Agricultural castes
- Social groups of Tamil Nadu