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

Dennis Templeman's work on Northern NadarsTable of Contents1. Introduction2. The Nadars and their Social Setting, Past and Present3. Kinship and Marriage among the Northern Nadars4.

The Executive officer of HR&CE; filed a written statement The suit temple is not a denominational temple belonging to Hindu Nadars and Grocery Merchants among

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

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

NADAR is a magical, mystical and legendary title which united several sub sects of related communities under one umbrella who were highly ambitious to develop