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
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the sentiment of the higher castes against the Shanars is not of the same uniformity of harshness in all villages and is modified by the

In respect of the treatment of the Nadar community, the custom varies in a perceptible, though not in a very wide, manner, in different localities

The judgement of well-known Kamudi cases Sankaralinga Nadan v. Raja Rajeswara Dorai.The Shanars, as a class, have, from time immemorial, been devoted to the cultivation

Mariappa Nadan And Ors. vs Vaithilinga Mudaliar And Ors. on 15/1/1913A suit in 1913 was brought by seven Shanar residents of Kalloorani village in the

The God of the poor people of Mallankinaru VillageThiru Minnadi Nadar who took several efforts to establish MNMSPS School, MallankinarBy - Dr.P.Karuppanan M.A.Ph.DThiru.K.P.M.Minnadi Nadar is

Claiming Sathiriya Royal Sovereignity status by the nadar community had several stumbling blocks in raising their social status. Within a century Nadars community constructed several

Use of this twice-born thread by the community bring into highlight the loyal and dedicated traditional services of Kudimahan community. Kudimahan help Nadar community people

Perumal Nadars.The warrior Nadar community who valiantly fought the Nayak Kings, Sultan Chieftain and Palayakkarars are referred as Vettum Perumal Nadars. The Nadar tribe chiefs

Kshathriya Census Campaign by Nadars:Nadar, the once very low and impure - but not untouchable caste of toddy-tappers met with some socio-economic success in the