Malai Vellalar
Indian ethnic group
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Religions | Hinduism |
Languages | Tamil |
Country | India |
Original state | Tamil Nadu |
Region | South India |
Related groups | Dravidian people |
Malai Vellalar, is a Tamil-speaking community from South India, especially the state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2]
They are Hindus and follow Phratry system. They mostly reside in hill regions and do various occupations such as agriculture and trade for their living.
References
- ^ Uppaluri, R.V.S.; Rangan, L. (2023). Conservation of Biodiversity in the North Eastern States of India: Proceedings of NERC 2022. Springer Nature Singapore. p. 115. ISBN 978-981-99-0945-2. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ Saravanan, V. (2016). Colonialism, Environment and Tribals in South India,1792-1947. Taylor & Francis. p. 25. ISBN 978-1-315-51720-9. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
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