Devendrakula Velalar
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| Devendrakula Velalar | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Schedule Caste |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Tamil |
| Country | India |
| Original state | Tamil Nadu |
| Related groups | Agriculturalist |
Devendrakula Velalar is an agricultural community found in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu comprising seven subcastes: Devendra Kulathar, Kudumbar, Kadaiyar, Kaladi, Pallar, Pannadi and Vathiriyar.[1][2]
Politics
In Tamil Nadu, Devendrakula Velalar make up 11.45% of state's population.[3] The Devendrakula Velalar, Mutharaiyar and Brahmin play a major role in Srirangam Assembly constituency, as a majority of voters are from these communities.[4]
Temple festivals
At the Mariamman Teppakulam float festival in Madurai, Devendrakula Velalars from Anupanadi village are traditionally given the right to start pulling the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple float, according to a tradition dating to the 18th century.[5]
According to mythology, the presiding deities, Lord Siva and Pachainayagi, of Patteswarar Temple in Perur, Coimbatore, were farmers who took up the task of sowing and cultivating paddies. The Devendrakula Velalar community celebrate Pady Sowing Season in the name of Chithiramezhi Ponnaer Natru Nadu Thiruvzha at Patteswarar Temple.[6]
References
- ^ "Lok Sabha passes bill to place seven castes under Devendrakula Velalars in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "President gives assent to Devendrakula Velalar Act". The Hindu. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ Priyanka Thirumurthy, Bharathi Sp (21 February 2021). "NDA's caste consolidation exercise ahead of TN assembly polls". The News Minute. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ MADALA, JAYAKUMAR (3 March 2021). "Why both AIADMK and BJP want Srirangam". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Grandeur marks float fest in Madurai". Times Of India. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Seedling Planting Festival at Perur Pateeswarar Temple in Coimbatore". Maalai Malar. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
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