Rajakulathor (caste)

Rajakulathor
Rajakulathor
Classification	Cultivators, Warriors
Religions	Hinduism, Lingayatism
Languages	Tamil, Kannada, Telugu
Country	India
Original state	Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

The Rajakulathor people, who are also collectively known as Rajaka, are native to the Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, India. They comprise the Vannar, Madivala and Agasa social groups that share a common myth of origin and claim to have once been members of various ancient South Indian dynasties.^[1]^[2]

Etymology[]

The following is current regarding the origin of the caste On the occasion of Dakshas sacrifice Virabhadra got his clothes blood stained,while killing Daksha and his companions.He appeared before Shiva and thoughtlessly allowed his impure garments to come into contact with the God.Rajakas are known as veeraghata madivala on account of their supposed descend from god Virabhadra the son of Shiva.^[3]

Right hand caste faction[]

Rajakulathor belongs to the Valangai ("Right-hand caste faction"). Some of them assume the title Valangamattan ("people of the right-hand division"). The Valangai comprised castes with an agricultural basis while the Idangai consisted of castes involved in manufacturing.^[4] Valangai, which was better organised politically.^[5]

History[]

At the Pooram festival in Kerala,the goddess is usually seen wearing a white robe with a large handle in red, green, orange, black, white

In India,the largest Dasara festival is held in October in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu during the month of October

Vannars are also the priests of the Bhagavati Amman temple^[6]

Worships[]

In the Tirunelveli region,Thai deities (female deities) are worshiped in large numbers and are worshiped with a pedestal or trident.in states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh,Vannars are still the priests of the Mariamman temple^[7]^[8]

Notable persons[]

Periyathambiran -Ruler of Anuradhapura,Srilanka
Neelasothaiyan -Commander-in-Chief of King Periyathambiran
A. M. Saravanam -was an indian Congress Freedom fighter
V. M. Munusamy-was an Vellore congress Freedom fighter

References[]

^ People, India Parliament House of the; Sabha, India Parliament Lok (May 4, 2007). "Lok Sabha Debates". Lok Sabha Secretariat. – via Google Books.
^ "LIST OF BACKWARD CLASSES APPROVED". www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in.
^ Iyengar, Venkatesa (October 4, 1932). "The Mysore". Mittal Publications – via Google Books.
^ "Dr.Gift Siromoney's Home Page". www.cmi.ac.in.
^ "Ān̲antaraṅkar nāṭkur̲ippu: āyvu". Tamil̲iyal Tur̲ai, Putuvaip Palkalaik Kal̲akam. October 4, 1991 – via Google Books.
^ Edger Thurston, ed. (1909). Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Madras Government press. pp. 315–320. Venkudai Festival and Kulasaidasara Festival
^ Sivamathi, ed. (2006). Spiritual repository. Sura Publication. p. 244. ISBN 9788174789440. The fiery goddess became known as Draupadi Amman
^ Ganapathy Raman, ed. (1986). Worship of idols in Tirunelveli. Thirumagal Publication. p. 113.

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[1] People, India Parliament House of the; Sabha, India Parliament Lok (May 4, 2007). "Lok Sabha Debates". Lok Sabha Secretariat. – via Google Books.

[2] "LIST OF BACKWARD CLASSES APPROVED". www.bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in.

[3] Iyengar, Venkatesa (October 4, 1932). "The Mysore". Mittal Publications – via Google Books.

[4] "Dr.Gift Siromoney's Home Page". www.cmi.ac.in.

[5] "Ān̲antaraṅkar nāṭkur̲ippu: āyvu". Tamil̲iyal Tur̲ai, Putuvaip Palkalaik Kal̲akam. October 4, 1991 – via Google Books.

[6] Edger Thurston, ed. (1909). Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Madras Government press. pp. 315–320. Venkudai Festival and Kulasaidasara Festival

[7] Sivamathi, ed. (2006). Spiritual repository. Sura Publication. p. 244. ISBN 9788174789440. The fiery goddess became known as Draupadi Amman

[8] Ganapathy Raman, ed. (1986). Worship of idols in Tirunelveli. Thirumagal Publication. p. 113.

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