1936; For the Nadars of Kanyakumari then under Travancore ruling, the Temple entry was facilitated through proclamation by the Maharaja of Travancore backed up by

According to the trustees, the suit temple is an ancient temple belonging to Sivakasi Hindu Nadars and no outsider of the community can claim the

There are two versions of folk belief based on Valamgai system:One is Chola King ordering the 7 brothers of Nadar tribe to do services for

Northern Nadars:Prior to the northward migration of Shanars from Therilands to major settlements such as Sivakasi, Aruppukottai, Thirumangalam, Sathangudi, Palamedu and Palaympatti the bulk of

Menattan: The Menattan sect comprises of people of the West and Kanyakumari District. They derive their name form Mel meaning West and Nattan meaning countrymen.The

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

Banning a fermented beverages and allowing distilled beverages is the height of stupidity which is happening in TN...Read below to understand more in detailOn 21-