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| Devendra Kulathar | |
|---|---|
| Languages | Tamil |
| Country | India |
| Original state | Tamil Nadu |
Devendra Kulathar also referred to as Devendra Kulam is a subcaste of Devendrakula Velalar an agricultural community found in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The territorial divisions among the Devendra Kulathar are Cholan, Kongan, Pandiyan, Kudumban, Eshwaran, Devendra.
Current status
This community is classified as scheduled caste under positive discrimination by the government.
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.
References
- Pulparampil, John. Nation Building and Local Leadership: A Study from South India. p. 118. ISBN 9781545718315.
- "Lok Sabha passes bill to place seven castes under Devendrakula Velalars in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu. 19 Mac 2021. Retrieved 20 Mac 2021.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help) - Singh, Kumar Suresh (1992). People of India:India's communities,Volume 4. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 793. ISBN 0195633547.
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{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - Singh, Kumar Suresh (1992). People of India:India's communities,Volume 4. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 793. ISBN 0195633547.
