Devendra Kulathan

Devendra Kulathan also referred to as Devendra Kulam[1] is an agrarian caste of india. The territorial divisions among the Devendra Kulathan are Cholan, Kongan, Pandiyan, Kudumban, Eshwaran, Devendra.[2]

Devendra Kulathan
LanguagesTamil
CountryIndia
Original stateTamil Nadu

This community is classified as scheduled caste under positive discrimination by the government.[3]

Marriage

Clans regulate marriage alliances. Their clans namely Masaniamman Kulam, Karupparaayan Kulam, Ankalamman Kulam, Adi Kaliamman Kulam, Maduraiveeran Kulam and Kamakshiamman Kulam. Each kulam is affiliated to a deity.[4]

References

  1. Pulparampil, John. Nation Building and Local Leadership: A Study from South India. p. 118. ISBN 9781545718315.
  2. Singh, Kumar Suresh (1992). People of India:India's communities,Volume 4. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 793. ISBN 0195633547.
  3. "http://socialjustice.nic.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Scan-0017.jpg". External link in |title= (help)
  4. Singh, Kumar Suresh (1992). People of India:India's communities,Volume 4. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 793. ISBN 0195633547.
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