ROOTED IN SIVAKASI By Jenny FyansTHE SECOND PART OF THE SERIES TRACES THE INFL UX OF DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES THAT TODAY MAKE UP THE FABRIC OF

Madurai Meenakshi Temple:Community Councils Contribution to Temples in MaduraiThe council formed by the migrant Nadars settled in madurai from Virudhupatti, Aruppukottai, Palaympatti officially took the

Before understanding the family customs, the community's most followed folk belief practice is to be understood. That is the history of Seelakkari amman of Then

History into colonization of India:It is a known fact that the southern hemisphere countries feed the northern hemisphere countries. This can be seen by the

Once the `brahmin question was settled, then naturally came the divisions within the non-brahmin segments.The `Periyar factor and the post-Independence socio-economic reforms, particularly during the

Nadars’ caste fusion included major five sub-sects. They are the Manattan, Menattan, Kodikkal, Kavadipurattan and Pulukku Sanan.Various other minor sub sects were also integrated in

SOCIAL REFORMS CAMPAIGNS AND WELFARE PROGRAMMES1889: 26th November – First free school for boys was started by Hindu Nadars with funds raised by Pidi-arisi given