Maniyani (caste)
| Maniyani Nair മണിയാണി നായർ | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Lunar dynasty |
| Religions | Hinduism India |
| Populated states | Kerala • Puduchery |
| Related groups | Nair • Nambiar |
The Maniyani Nair[1] (also known as Kolaya, Kolari, Ayar, Konar, Urali Nair[2][3] in different areas) is a Malayalam speaking community,[4] and Nair sub-caste native to Kerala state of South India.[5] They are mainly distributed in Kannur and Kasaragod districts.[6] They are a pastoral community and their traditional occupation is tending cattle and cultivation.[6] They are sometimes also referred as Itasseri Nairs. [7] They are classified as OBC or Other backward Class by Kerala government[8]
Origin
The Maniyanis believe themselves to have descended from the ancient Yadava clan.[9] It is believed that from Gokarnam, a group of those who set out for various parts of India, reached the Kolat land and the Tulu land via Mangalore.
Social life
The majority of the Maniyanis are concentrated in the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod.[6] Today, two sub-castes among the Nairs, namely Pallichan and Maniyani, are theyyam worshippers, and they have their own shrines for their theyyams.[10]
References
- ^ Religion and Society. Christian Institute for the Study of Religion and Society. 1979.
- ^ Religion_and_Society.
- ^ Religion_and_Society.
- ^ J. N. Singh Yadav (1992). Yadavas Through the Ages, from Ancient Period to Date. Sharada Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-85616-03-2.
- ^ J. N. Singh Yadav (2001). Yadavas of South India. Yadava Publications.
- ^ a b c "www.ecoi.net" (PDF).
- ^ {{ |url = https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/en/communities/state-obc-list/ }}
- ^ T. Madhava Menon; International School of Dravidian Linguistics (2002). A handbook of Kerala. International School of Dravidian Linguistics. ISBN 978-81-85692-31-9.
- ^ The Sacred in Popular Hindusim: n Empirical Study in Chirakkal, North Malabar.