Senaithalaivar

Senaithalaivar is a Tamil-speaking caste mainly from south Tamil Nadu.[1] They are also known by the names Senaikudiyar, Ilaivaniar.And they use the title Pillai, Chettiar and. Moopanar . It is a sub-caste of broader Vellalar community and originate from Sholiya Vellalar and Kodikal Vellalar .

Senaithalaivar
ReligionsHinduism
LanguagesTamil
RegionIndian state of Tamil Nadu
Related groupsVellalar

Literary evidence

The original name of these people is said to be Ilai Vaniyan. The Adoption of Senai Thalaivar title may due to Sanskritation or social uplifiment.[2] The earliest literary evidence about the word Senaithalaivar occurs in Adhi Diwakaram, a Tamil lexicon written by Sendan Diwakarar. At olden days this title were used by many communities. It meant the profession of Senaithalaivar (commander-in-chief)[3]

Distribution

They are mainly populated in Tirunelveli District, Kanyakumari District, Nagapattinam District, Thanjaur District and Madurai District. including places like Tenmalai, Kayatharu and Seevalapperi.[4] T

Society and caste organisation

They are included in the Tamil Nadu state's list of Backward castes.[5]

References
  1. Madras District Gazetteers ... - Madras (India : State), B. S. Baliga
  2. Kumar Suresh Singh (2001). People of India, Volume 40, Part 3. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 8185938881.
  3. K. S. Singh (1997). Tamil Nadu, Part 3 Volume 40. Affiliated East-West Press. ISBN 8185938881.
  4. B. S. Baliga, Rao Bahadur (2002). Madras District Gazetteers: Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur Districts (erstwhile Chengalpattu District). Superintendent, Government Press.
  5. List Of Backward Classes Approved
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