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The Ezhavas form a major progressive community, and also one of the largest in Kerala, a south Indian state. They have made a mark in the economic and political panorama of the state and have contributed enormously to the literature and culture of the state. They are also found amongst the Malayalee diaspora around the world. They are a social group sharing a common history from the pre-social reform era, when caste was an integral part of the political, economic, legal, and social order across the Kerala State. Image File history File links Acap. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Languages Malayalam (മലയാളം) Religions Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Related ethnic groups Dravidian people Brahui people Kannadigas Tamils Telugus Tuluvas Malayalee or Malayali (Malayalam: മലയാളി) is the name given to the inhabitants of the state of Kerala. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Folklore and written records show that Ezhavas were a martial class.^[1][2][3][4] The folk songs, Vadakkan Pattukal, composed about 400 hundred years ago, are full of descriptions of the military exploits of Ezhava heroes. Ezhavas served in the armed forces of all important kings of the region, such as Zamorins of Calicut, and the Kings of Travancore and Cochin. Many from community became Kottaram Vaidyan(Palace Physician) of important kings in the region.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} They enjoyed better status before the arrival of the brahmins from north. Historically, they never found a place in the four-tier caste system of hinduism. They were engaged in many professions, and many were warriors, ayurvedic physicians, astrologers, arrack brewers, traders, roddy Tappers, spiritualists, traditional toxicologists, devil worshipers and dancers, sorcerers, farmers, and weavers. The Ezhavas are also known as Thiyyas or Billavas in some of part of Kerala especially Malabar areas. Zamorin is the anglicised version of Samoothirippadu or Samoothiri or Swamy Thirumulpad, a title of the rulers of the erstwhile Hindu state of Kozhikode (previously known as Calicut)(Nediyirippu Swarupam), located in the present day state of Kerala, India, between the 14th and 18th century AD. Manavikraman Raja, the Samoothiri... Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the third largest city (pop. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Cochin may refer to: Cochin China Kingdom of Kochi, a former princely state of India, merged with Travancore to form the State of Kerala Cochin city, the former name of the city of Kochi, in Kerala Hôpital Cochin, a famous hospital in Paris, France Cochin font, from the Adobe... The Namboothiris are the Brahmins of Kerala. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ...

Sri Narayana Guru : Spiritual Teacher, One of the greatest Social reformers in India

Meanings and origin of word Chekavan

A traditional Ezhava House with Sarpa Kavu

Sivagiri : The Spiritual Mutt of the Community

The Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, Mangalore, Built By Swami Narayana Guru

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Theories of origin

Etymologically, the word Ezhava/Thiyya can be traced to Ezham (or Eelam), or Dweep (a Pali word for Sri Lanka). Most theories of origin for the Ezhavas suggest a Sri Lankan and Buddhist connection. There is a hypothesis that Ezhavas are descendants of Buddhists (from Sri Lanka, or emissaries from the Magadhan empire) who refused to convert to Hinduism. This hypothesis has been supported by genetic studies which show that the allelic distribution of Ezhavas in a bi-dimensional plot (correspondence analysis based on HLA-A, -B, and -C frequencies) shows a rather strong East Eurasian element due to its proximity to the Mongol population in the same plot.^[6]. Eelam or Eela Naadu is a Tamil name for Sri Lanka. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... A replica of an ancient statue found among the ruins of a temple at Sarnath Buddhism is a philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. It had subsequently been accepted by...

According to Ezhava folk songs, the Ezhavas were the progeny of four bachelors, that the king of Sri Lanka sent to Kerala at the request of the Chera King Bhaskara Ravi Varma, in the 1st Century AD. These men were sent, ostensibly, to set up Coconut farming in Kerala. Another version of the story says that the Sri Lankan King sent eight martial families to Kerala at the request of a Chera King to quell a civil war that erupted in Kerala against him. ^[7][8][9] , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... The Chera dynasty (Tamil: சேரர்) was one of the ancient Tamil dynasties that ruled southern India from ancient times until around the fifteenth century CE. The Early Cheras ruled over the Malabar Coast, Coimbatore, Karur and Salem Districts in South India, which now forms part of the modern day Kerala and... For other uses, see Coconut (disambiguation). ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Buddhist Roots

Buddhism in Kerala has direct connections to Sri Lanka from as far back as the 3rd century B.C.E., when the Buddhist monk Rakshithadheeran came to Kerala with his followers, to spread the faith. In addition to this, the Asoka edicts mention Kerala, which would imply that Asoka's efforts to spread Buddhism would have impacted Kerala as well. The two gods of the Ezhavas, Cittan and Arattan are respectively, Buddhist-Sidhan and Arhatan, according to historian C. V. Kunjuraman. Further, the Pandarams who perform priestly duties in Ezhava temples are considered to be successors of Buddhist monks. T. K. Veluppillai, the author of The Travancore State Manual, believes that during Buddhist ascendancy in Kerala, before the arrival of the Tulu Brahmins, the Ezhavas enjoyed great prosperity and power (II, 845). However he also says that it is very unlikely that the Ezhavas came from Sri Lanka and spread all over Kerala. He says that they were the mainstream of Munda-Dravidian immigrants who left Tamil Nadu in the fifth, sixth, and seventh centuries to avoid persecution at the hands of their political enemies.^[10] This article is about Ashoka, the emperor. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Tulu is one of the minor languages of India with under 2,000,000 speakers. ... This page deals with the Hindu varnas. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

The noted poet Mahakavi Kumaranasan, whose poems or Khandakavya such as Nalini, Leela, Karuna and Chandala Bhikshuki extol Buddhist ideals. He laments at times in his verses the past glory of the Sinhalese, or the natives of Srilanka, whom he considered to be the forefathers of present day Ezhavas. ^[11] This article needs to be wikified. ... The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (ශ්රී ලංකා in Sinhala / இலங்கை in Tamil) (known as Ceylon before 1972) is a tropical island nation off the southeast coast of the Indian subcontinent. ...

What would further support the Buddhist connection of Ezhavas would be the fact that a large number of Buddha images have been discovered in the coastal districts of Alleppey and Quilon. The most important Buddha-image is the famous Karumadi Kuttan near Ambalappuzha. These areas also have the highest concentration of Ezhavas in Kerala. Ambalappuzha is a small town in Aalappuzha district of Kerala state, south India . ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Migrants from Iran

In the Vadakkan Pattukal (Northern Ballads), it is said that the Ezhavas arrived in Kerala by sea from Elam. Elam is interpreted to be Sri Lanka. However, there is another school of thought that refers to the Elamite civilization in ancient Iran. The Elamite language is hypothesized to be a Dravidian language. Elamite is an extinct language, which was spoken in the ancient Elamite Empire. ... Elamite is an extinct language, which was spoken by the ancient Elamites (also known as Ilamids). ... The Dravidian family of languages includes approximately 26 languages that are mainly spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka, as well as certain areas in Pakistan, Nepal, and eastern and central India. ...

Past Occupations

In the bygone era, many Ezhavas were notable as Ayurvedic physicians, warriors and traders. In fact one of the early translations of Ashtānga Hridayam (a celebrated Sanskrit treatise on Ayurveda) to Malayalam was by an Ezhava physician, Kayikkara Govindan Vaidyar. After the arrival of Namboothiri Brahmins and with the establishment of Vedic system, Ezhavas were discriminated and subjugated to take up lowly placed jobs like toddy tapping, selling and making of arrack, palm wine etc. Vast majority were farmers and was placed outside the Varna system classifying them as Avarna by this new ruling class. However many were wealthy and some others were masters in various fields such Ayurveda(medicine), martial arts (Kalaripayattu, Varma Kalari etc), Astrology, Siddha, Manthravaadam, Spirituality, Merchant Trading, Visha chikitsa etc. Also, there were many distillers and weavers from this community.^{[1] [12] [3] [4] [13]} The Ashtānga Hridayam is a classical book of Ayurved and is equally respectable among the Ayurvedic physicians as respected as Charak and Shushrut. ... Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... Shirodhara, one of the techniques of Ayurveda Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... The Namboothiris (Malayalam :നമ്പൂതിരി) are the Brahmins of Kerala, thought to be the most orthodox brahmins in India. ... This page deals with the Hindu varnas. ... Avarna in the Sanskrit language of India means one who does not have a varna which means caste- Pl. ... Shirodhara, one of the techniques of Ayurveda Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Varma ati or marma ati (also called Varma Kalari )is a martial art practised in old Travancore including present day Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and is called the southern style of kalarippayattu. ... Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut (1888). ... A Siddha in Sanskrit means One who is accomplished and refers to perfected masters who have transcended the Ahamkara (Ego or I-maker), have subdued their minds to be subservient to their Awareness, and have transformed their bodies composed of dense Rajo-tama Gunas into pure Satvic light. ... Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit. ...

Ayurvedic Vaidyars

There were in fact several acclaimed Ezhava Ayurvedic scholars. The first Malayalam book published by the Dutch in 1675 titled Hortus Indicus Malabaricus speaks in its preface about a Vaidyar (doctor) Mr. Karappuram Kadakkarappally Kollattu Veettil Itty Achuthan(of present-day Alappuzha district), a reputed vaidyar of the community as the main force behind the book and it is he who had edited the book to reach its present form. Famous ezhava Vaidyar Sri C.R.Kesavan Vaidyar founded of Chandrika (soap). He was awarded Vaidyaratnam title by K.C. Manavikraman Zamorin of Kozhikode in 1953. Famous Thirumanakkal Vvaidyasala in idukki and Kannur Ayurvedic Multi Speciality Hospital in Wayanad are owned by Ezhava vaidyars. Famous Ayurvedic scholar from Kochi New Udaya Pharmacy and Ayurvedic Laboratories (Nupal) were established in 1960 by Sri N. K. Padmanabhan Vaidyar, who hails from a well-known traditional Ayurvedic family. Their product kamilari is now famous among patients having liver diseases. Vallabhassery Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Firm established in the Ayurvedic field since 1833 by Vallabhasseril family of Thiruvalla. One of the early translations of Ashtanga Hridaya (a celebrated Sanskrit treatise on Ayurveda) to Malayalam was by an Ezhava physician, Kayikkara Govindan Vaidyar. Kuzhuppully and Pokkanchery families in Thrissur and Calicut respectively are traditional families of Ayurvedacharyans. Cholayil family is one of the most famous and respected ezhava Ayurvedic families in Kerala. Their beauty products like Cuticura and Medimix (soap) are very popular across India. Ezhava physicians were the chief Ayurvedic physicians of the Travancore Royal family. Venmanakkal family (related to the Chavercode family) was the first family to learn Ayurveda from the Pali language in addition to the Ayurvedic knowledge from Sanskrit. Uracheril Gurukkal instructed Herman Gundert in the field of Sanskrit and Ayurveda, and Uppot kannan, who wrote interpretation of Yogamrutham (Ayurvedic text in Sanskrit by Ashtavaidyans), were also acclaimed Ezhava Ayurvedic scholars. Kelikkodan Ayyappan Vaidyar (Kottakkal) is one of the pioneer in the traditional Ayurvedic physician who is an eminent personality in Marma Chikithsa. ^{[14][1] [15] [3] [4] [16]} Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... , Church Paddy fields For the district with the same name, see Alappuzha District. ... Late Sree Kesavan Vaidyar(26. ... Chandrika soap is a brand of ayurvedic/herbal soap manufactured and sold in India by SV Products. ... Zamorin is the anglicised version of Samoothirippadu or Samoothiri or Swamy Thirumulpad, a title of the rulers of the erstwhile Hindu state of Kozhikode (previously known as Calicut)(Nediyirippu Swarupam), located in the present day state of Kerala, India, between the 14th and 18th century AD. Manavikraman Raja, the Samoothiri... , For the district with the same name, see Kozhikode District. ... Idukki district and town in Kerala Idukki is one among the 14 districts of Kerala state, India. ... For the district with the same name, see Wayanad District. ... Kochi may refer to: Kochi, India, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Thiruvalla (previously spelled Tiruvalla) is a city and Taluk located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in India. ... Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... Shirodhara, one of the techniques of Ayurveda Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... This is one of the surname used by the ezhava community in Kerala. ... , For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ... Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the third largest city (pop. ... Medimix is a brand of ayurvedic/herbal soap manufactured and marketed by Cholayil, a Chennai based company. ... Rev. ... Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... Shirodhara, one of the techniques of Ayurveda Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ...

Traditional toxicology

Many ezhava families were practitioners of Visha chikitsa (Toxicology) for decades though it has been discontinued by many of these families now. This chikitsa include treatment and cure of poison incurred from snake-bite, scorpion bite etc. ' Toxicology (from the Greek words toxicos and logos [1]) is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms [2]. It is the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of poisoning, especially the poisoning of people. ... Chikitsa is a charitable clinic devoted to providing free health care services to slum dwellers living around R.K.Puram, New Delhi, and the rural poor living around Gurgaon, Haryana. ...

'Theraickal Tharavadu, an ezhava family from eroor, Ernakulam, were the Visha Vaidyars of Cochin royal family. ^[17] The Saint Sree Narayana Guru's maternal uncle was a famous Visha Vaidyar of the Chiryinkilil area. Some of the families who were famous in this treatment were Chavarkode vaidyars of Trivandrum, Aneppil family of Kollam, Kavil and Muloor families of Central Travancore etc. The skyline of Ernakaulam Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. ... Cochin may refer to: Cochin China Kingdom of Kochi, a former princely state of India, merged with Travancore to form the State of Kerala Cochin city, the former name of the city of Kochi, in Kerala Hôpital Cochin, a famous hospital in Paris, France Cochin font, from the Adobe... Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ... Indian Coffee House Thiruvananthapuram or Thiruvanathapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) is the capital (population - 889,191 (2001)) of the state of Kerala, India. ...

Warriors and Kalari traditions

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Ezhavas strived to maintain a their martial tradition. The Cheerappanchira Tharavad (Muhamma, Alapuzha) that supplied palace guards to the Royal House of Pandalam and the Valiya Mundakkal tharavadu of eastern Kollam that had men enlisted with the Army of Venad kingdom find mention in the annals of history preserved in certain old records. Cheerappanchira Kalari was the place where Lord Ayyappan gained special martial arts knowledge. In fact many of the foot soldiers in royal armies were of Ezhava origin. Puthooram veedu, family of Legendary Aromal Chekavar and Unniarcha, had rich martial traditions. Panickers from Varanappally Tharavadu in Central Travancore were military commanders of Kayamkulam Kingdom for many centuries. Channars of Alummoottil Tharavad, an Ezhava family of renown from the central Travancore, were also Warriors and Kalari trainers. The army of the Maharaja of Kayamkulam and Travancore took recruits to infantry and light cavalry from this Tharavadu during the 17th and 18th century. Similarly, the Lakshana Panicker family of Kollam district(bordering Alappuzha) were reputed practitioners of kalaripayattu and were enrolled as trainers for the army of Maadathumkoor kingdom (present Mavelikkara). Famous kalari Panickers/Chekavars of Melathil Tharavad at Thoduvetty of Kanyakumari district, in the southern part of erswhile Travancore Kingdom, has safeguarded the Great Maharaja Marthanda Varma, by giving protection to His Highness, while in exile. Arattapuzha Velayudha Panicker in Haripad was an ezhava warrior lived in the 19th century who fought against the caste oppression by the so called upper castes. Kalari Panickers from an ezhava tharavaad based at Kulathoor were trainers of famous Ettuveetil Pillamars. Their descendants have looked after the Chamundi Devi (Kalari devatha) temple at Thozhuvancode, Thiruvananthapuram.^{[1] [18] [3] [4] [19]} [Chekava/ Chekavar/ Chevaka] etc. ... Sri Narayana Guru : Spiritual Guru, One of the greatest Social reformers in India Channar or channan is a surname used in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. ... Panicker is a title and last name attributed to members of certain castes of ethnic South Indians in the state of Kerala. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ... Muhamma is a census town in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... 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Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Kayamkulam is a city and a municipality in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Kalari Puttara The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil. ... Kayamkulam is a city and a municipality in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Tharavadu is a system of joint family practised by people in Kerala, south India, especially castes like Namboothris, Nairs and Ezhavas. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kollam District. ... , Church Paddy fields For the district with the same name, see Alappuzha District. ... , Mavelikara is a town and a municipality in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kalari Puttara The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil. ... Panicker is a title and last name attributed to members of certain castes of ethnic South Indians in the state of Kerala. ... [Chekava/ Chekavar/ Chevaka] etc. ... For other uses, see Kanyakumari (disambiguation). ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Major-General H.H. Farzand-i-Dilband Rasikh- al-Iqtidad-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh, Bahadur, Maharaja of Kapurthala, GCSI , GCIE , GBE The word Mahārāja (also spelled maharajah) is Sanskrit for great king or high king (a karmadharaya from mahānt great... Marthanda Varma (1706 - 1758) was the son of the Rani of Attingal. ... Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker : An Ezhava warrior from the 19th century Arattupuzha velayudha panicker, was an ezhava warrior lived in the 19th century in Kerala who has also fought against the caste oppression by the so called upper castes. ... Kalari Puttara The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil. ... Panicker is a title and last name attributed to members of certain castes of ethnic South Indians in the state of Kerala. ... The Ettuveetil Pillamar (Transalated as Pillai Lords of the Eight Houses) was a group of nobles from Eight Nair Houses, all related in some manner to Royal Family of Venad. ... 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Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker

Main article: Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker

Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker, was an Ezhava warrior who lived in the 19th century in Kerala. He also fought against the caste oppression by the upper castes. His original name was Kalisseril Velayutha Chekavar.^[20][21][22]. The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... [Chekava/ Chekavar/ Chevaka] etc. ...

Warriors Of Northern Ballads

Main article: Aromal Chekavar

Main article: Unniarcha

Aromal Chevakar, Unniarcha etc are legendary warrior figure of Vadakkan Pattukal (Northern Ballads). The songs and chronicles have to this day kept the legend alive. He was born in the famous Puthooram Veedu of Malabar. ^[23] Aromal Chekavar or Aromal Chevakar is legendary warrior figure of Vadakkan Pattukal (northern ballads). ... Unniarcha or Unniyarcha is legendary warrior figure of Vadakkan Pattukal (northern ballads). ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ...

Kuroolli Chekon

Main article: Kuroolli Chekon

Kuroolli Chekon, known as Kadathanadan Simham, was an Ezhava warrior lived in the 19th century in South Malabar who has also fought against the caste oppression by the Savarnas ^{[24] [25]} Kurroolli Chekon, known as Kadathanadan Simham, was an Thiyya warrior lived in the 19th century in South Malabar who fought against the caste oppression by the Savarnas. ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ... Forward class is used in India to denote people from any religion who do not currently qualify for Government of India Reservation benefits (that is, set quotas for political representation) for Other Backward Classes, scheduled castes and tribes. ...

Niranam thura

Main article: Thiruvalla

It is interesting to note that the name Thiruvalla comes from colloquial form of Thiruvallabhavaram named after the deity Thiru Vallabhan of the Thiru Vallabhasseril temple. This temple is the family temple of Vallabhasseril Tharavad, a famous kalari family of Central travancore. Vallabhasseril was a very powerful tharavad under Panthalam Raja, which provided him with all the necessary security forces of those times. Once upon a time, this tharavad controlled the ‘Niranam thura’ (a small harbor at Niranam) as the main navigators with their own Kalari and Vallabha Kshethram. The famous Aryabhada Swamikal had described this family as Soorya vamsajar of Travancore in his books. It was Sri Vallabhassery Govindan Vaidyar, from this family, who presented the idea of organizing a pilgrimage to Sivagiri to the Narayana Guru. ^[26] Thiruvalla (previously spelled Tiruvalla) is a city and Taluk located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in India. ... Thiruvalla (previously spelled Tiruvalla) is a city and Taluk located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in India. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Niranam is a small village in Southern part of Kerala in India. ... Kalari Puttara The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Sivagiri is a pilgimage centre in Kerala where one of its social reformer and sage Sree Narayana Gurus tomb is located. ... Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ...

Varma Kalari

Main article: Varma Kalari

This was a martial art, which was part of the southern style of Kalarippayattu, practised by the Ezhava Kalari warriors to defeat/kill the enemy without any external injuries and were called Marmamanis. Its supposed to be the master of all arts, royal to its name, trained by special Asaans(super masters). This Asaan of special rank was a super master over 108 Kalaries, who were the real kingmakers during ancient wars among naduvazhis (Local Chieftains). Varma ati or marma ati (also called Varma Kalari )is a martial art practised in old Travancore including present day Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and is called the southern style of kalarippayattu. ... Kalarippayattu (IPA: [kaɭaɾipːajatɨ̆], Malayalam: കളരിപയറ്റ്) is a Dravidian martial art practised in Kerala and contiguous parts of neighboring Tamil Nadu of Southern India. ... Kalari Puttara The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil. ... Kalari Puttara The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil. ...

Trading, Toddy Tapping, Brewing Arrack

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Trading, especially coconut business was one of the traditional occupations of the community. Some became rich after having export business with British and other Europeans. As per the Census in 1931 of Travancore, number rich business people among the community was better compared to (Nairs) ^{[citation needed]} and Nanchinattu (Vellalas)^{[citation needed]}, even after being denied government jobs. However, since community was large and support from King and his ruling department was nil, this has not helped the community as a whole. A good number of members were also in toddy tapping as the toddy was used as component in Ayudvedic medicine as well as it was being used as a hard drink. This was limited one or two families in each village. However, Savarna and their squealers have labeled the entire community as toddy tapers. Large number families also were into arrack brewing as well. Sree Narayana Guru reded against both of these professions and hence many have left these professions. But still some of the families continued this and became quite rich. ^[27][28][29] Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... This article is about a Hindu caste. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into vellalar. ... Forward class is used in India to denote people from any religion who do not currently qualify for Government of India Reservation benefits (that is, set quotas for political representation) for Other Backward Classes, scheduled castes and tribes. ... Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ...

Social Stratification

Malikappurathamma

Main article: Maalikapurathamma

Swami Ayyappan lived at Pandalam palace only for a short period of 18 years. During this time he mastered all martial arts from various Kalaries. The Kalari where he spends more years was at Cheerappanchira , an ezhava family, near Sherthalai. It is believed that one young girl of Cheerappanchira family fell in love with the Lord and requested to accept her as wife. But Ayyappan turned down her request and to be a “Brahmachari”. She was offered a seat at Sabarimala known as Maalikapurathamma. Ayyappan promised her if thereis no “Kanni” Ayyappans to come to Sabarimala then he would marry her. It is a custom that every Kanni Ayyappan should deposit “Saram” (arrow of soft wood) at Saramkuthy as a mark of their arrival.^[30] Swami Ayyappan lived at Pandalam palace only for a short period of 18 years. ... The Hindus worship as God Lord Ayyappan, Malayalam അയ്യപ്പന്‍, one of southern India’s most revered deities. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ... Swami Ayyappan lived at Pandalam palace only for a short period of 18 years. ...

Sree Muthappan

Main article: Muthappan

Sree Muthappan is the most popular local god in the Kannur district of north Kerala, who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The Muthappan history is associated with thiyya community. The sole authority of administration of Parassani Matappura is entrusted with the Matayans(members of Parassani Matappurakal family, an ezhava family who is assiciated with the legent of muthappan) of Parassani Kadavu from kannur. Sree Muthappan is the most popular local God in the Kannur district of north Kerala, south India. ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... , For the city with the same name, see Kannur. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... For other uses, see Lord (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Siva (disambiguation). ... Sree Muthappan is the most popular local God in the Kannur district of north Kerala, south India. ... Sree Muthappan is the most popular local God in the Kannur district of north Kerala, south India. ... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ...

Ambanattu Panikkar Varavu

Main article: Ambalappuzha

This is a ceremonial procession of members of the Ambanattu Panikkar family memebrs, bringing pots of honey as ritual offering to the deity at Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Ambalappuzha. Its also called Ambanattu Panikkar Pallivetta. The land where the temple was built was belonging to a rich Ezhava landlord and kalari asaan Ambanattu Panikker. While the rajah of Ambalapuzha dynasty and Vilwamangalathu Swamiyar were going through the waterways, it so happened that they could hear a luscious sound of flute coming from a nearby huge and luxuriant peepul tree. To his astonishment Swamiyar saw Sree Krishna sitting on a branch of the peepul tree playing his flute and suddenly diappeared. To his astonishment Swamiyar saw Sree Krishna sitting on a branch of the peepul tree playing his flute.^[31] Ambalappuzha is a small town in Aalappuzha district of Kerala state, south India . ... Kalari Puttara The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil. ...

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Main article: Padmanabhaswamy temple

Padmanabhaswamy temple is one of the seven Parasurama kshetras in kerala built during brahmanization of kerala. One of the legend related to this temple says, an Ezhava couple had seen the lord vishnu in the form of a child and the child had taken morsels of rice from the hands of the couple. After hearing this, the king of Travancore built a temple for Anantha Padmanabha here. In memory of this legend, naivedyam (offering rite from the temples in kerala) prepared of rice is offered to the deity here in a coconut shell. Link [1] ^[32] Padmanabhaswamy temple (aka Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple), (Malayalam: ശ്രീ പദ്മനാഭ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം) is a famous Hindu temple of Lord Vishnu, located inside the East Fort in city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. ... Padmanabhaswamy temple (aka Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple), (Malayalam: ശ്രീ പദ്മനാഭ സ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം) is a famous Hindu temple of Lord Vishnu, located inside the East Fort in city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. ... In Hinduism, Parashurama (axe-wielding Rama) is the sixth avatar of Vishnu, and a son of Jamadagni. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being (i. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Culture

Theyyam or Kaliyattam or Theyyatom

Muthappan Theyyam as Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva

Popular in north Kerala, Theyyam incorporates dance, mime and music and preserves the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures; attaching great importance to the worship of heroes and the spirits of ancestors. The headgear and other ornamental decorations are spectacular in sheer size and appearance. This particular dance form is also known as Kaaliyattam. Theyyam is also performed by Vaniya, Kammala, Saliya and Maniyani communities apart from thiyyas. The main deities of ezhavas are Vayanattu Kulavan, Kathivannur Veeran, Poomaruthan, Muthappan etc. ^{[33] [34]} Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1240x1968, 602 KB) Theyyam is a prominent hindu religious celebration in North Kerala. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1240x1968, 602 KB) Theyyam is a prominent hindu religious celebration in North Kerala. ... Image of Karkitaka theyyam : Theyyam after monsoon season The Theyyam or Theyyattam is a popular ritual dance of north Kerala, south India, particularly presented in the Kolathunadu(of the present Kannur and Kasargode districts). ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being (i. ... For other uses, see Siva (disambiguation). ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Image of Karkitaka theyyam : Theyyam after monsoon season The Theyyam or Theyyattam is a popular ritual dance of north Kerala, south India, particularly presented in the Kolathunadu(of the present Kannur and Kasargode districts). ... Saliya (or Chaliyan or sali or sale) is a Malayali weavers caste found mostly in Northern Kerala and Southern coastal Karnataka. ... The Maniyani (sub-caste of Nair) are the Kshatriyas of Kerala, India. ...

Arjuna Nritham or Mayilpeeli Thookkam

Arjuna nritham (the dance of Arjuna) is a ritual art performed by men of Ezhava Community and is prevalent in the Bhagavathy temples of south Kerala, mainly in Kollam, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. Arjuna, the most valiant of the five heroic brothers - the Pandavas - of the epic Mahabharatha, was also a renowned singer and dancer and is said to have propitiated goddess Bhadrakali by a devotional presentation. Arjuna nritham is also called Mayilpeeli Thookkam as the costume includes a characteristic garment made of mayilppeeli (Peacock feathers). This garment is worn around the waist in a similar fashion as the uduthukettu of Kathakali. The various dance movements are closely similar to Kalarippayattu techniques. The performers have their faces painted green and wear distinctive headgears. The all night performance of the dance form is usually presented solo or in pairs. For other uses, please see Arjun. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kollam District. ... , Church Paddy fields For the district with the same name, see Alappuzha District. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kottayam district. ... For other uses, please see Arjun. ... The Mahabharata (Devanagari: महाभारत, phonetically Mahābhārata - see note), sometimes just called Bharata, is the great religious, philosophical and mythological epic of India. ... Bhadrakāli, also known as the gentle Kali, is generally an auspicious form of the goddess Kali, and the legend states that she came into being by Devi’s wrath, when Daksha insulted Shiva. ... Peacock re-directs here; for alternate uses see Peacock (disambiguation). ... Kathakali (IPA: [kat̪ʰakaÉ­i], Malayalam:�·ഥ�·ളി , Sanskrit:�·थ�·ळि) is a form of Indian dance-drama. ... Kalarippayattu (IPA: [kaÉ­aɾipːajatɨ̆], Malayalam: കളരിപയറ്റ്) is a Dravidian martial art practised in Kerala and contiguous parts of neighboring Tamil Nadu of Southern India. ...

Arjuna Nrutham performers in Guru Jayanthi procession at Allappuzha

The songs which are strictly rhythm based are called Mayil Pattukal or Kavithangal and deal with various themes of the Puranas (ancient Hindu scriptures). Each Kavitham is composed to suit a specific rhythm. Before each song the dancers explain the intricacies of the particular rhythm about to be employed and how this rhythm is translated into dance movements. Percussion instruments like the chenda, maddalam, talachenda and ilathalam (cymbal) form the musical accompaniment. ^[33] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Puranas are part of Hindu Smriti; these religious scriptures discuss devotion and mythology. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ...

Poorakkali

A folk dance prevalent among the ezhavas of Malabar, usually performed in Bhagavathy temples as a ritual offering during the month of Meenam (March - April). Poorakkali requires specially trained and highly experienced dancers quite thorough with all the techniques and feats of Kalaripayattu, a system of physical exercise formerly in vogue in Kerala. Standing round the traditional lamp, the performers, dance in eighteen different stages and rhythm, each phase being called a Niram. ^[33] This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Parichamuttu Kali

This martial folk-dance prevalent among the ezhavas of in Alappuzha, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Palghat and Malappuram districts. Its also performed by Christians and some other Hindu communities. It had its origin during the day when Kalaripayattu, the famous physical exercise of swordplay and defence, was in vogue in Kerala. The performers dance with swords and shields in their hands, following the movements of sword fight, leaping forward, stepping back and moving round, all the time striking with the swords and defending with shields. ^[33] , Church Paddy fields For the district with the same name, see Alappuzha District. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kollam District. ... For the district with the same name, see Pathanamthitta district Pathanamthitta is a city and a municipality in Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kottayam district. ... The skyline of Ernakaulam Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. ... Palakkad is a district in Indian state Kerala, bordering to Tamil Nadu, Malappuram, and Thrissur. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Makachuttu

This ezhava art is Popular among ezhzvas in Thiruvananthapuram and Chirayinkizhu taluks and in Kilimanoor, Pazhayakunnummal and Thattathumala regions. In this, there will be a group of eight performers, two each, twin around each other like serpents and rising up, battle it out with sticks. The techniques are repeated several times. Sandalwood paste on the forehead, a red towel round the head, red silk around the waist and bells round the ankles. These form the costume. This is a combination of Snake worship and Kalarippayattu.^{[33] [34]} , Thiruvananthapuram   (Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം TiruvanÅ­ntapuraṁ), also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. ... // Kilimanoor is small town situated at 37. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Kalarippayattu (IPA: [kaÉ­aɾipːajatɨ̆], Malayalam: കളരിപയറ്റ്) is a Dravidian martial art practised in Kerala and contiguous parts of neighboring Tamil Nadu of Southern India. ...

Aivar Kali

Literally, Aivarkali means the play of the five sets. This was a ritualistic art form performed in almost all important temples of Kerala. Today it is found in central Kerala. This is also known as Pandavarkali, which means the play of the Pandavas, (the five heroes of Mahabharatha), and is performed by the following communities: Ezhava, Asari, Moosari, Karuvan, Thattan and Kallasari. This ritualistic dance is performed beneath a decorated pandal with a nilavilakku at its centre. The performers numbering five or more with their leader called Kaliachan enter the performance area after ritualistic bath, with sandal paste over their foreheads. They will be dressed in white dhoti and will have a towel wrapped around their heads.^[33] , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Customs

Family System And Tharavadu

Main article: Tharavadu

Main article: Marumakkathayam

Ezhavas followed, Tharavadu, which was a system of joint family practised by some Malayalee communities. Each Tharavadu has a unique name. The family lived together in this type Tharavadu comprised of a mother, her brothers and younger sisters, and her children. The oldest male member was known as the Karanavar or Mooppar and was the head of the household and managed the family estate. As joint families grew and established independent settlements, the branches modified the names in a such way that the main Tharavadu names are identifiable, yet Sakha (or Thavazhi, i.e. Thay Vazhi which means Through Mother) had a distinct name. For ezhavas in Travancore and Malabar Tharavad name were identified through their Mother's house (Thavazhi) but some other families in Cochin area (except in Kanayannur Taluk) were identified through by their father's Tharavadu. This system of inheritance were matrilinear and were know as Marumakkathayam. However, now-a-days, most of the families follow Makkathayam(patrilinear) system of family inheritance. Tharavadu is a system of joint family practised by people in Kerala, south India, especially castes like Namboothris, Nairs and Ezhavas. ... Marumakkathayam is a matrilinear system of inheritance that is unique to Nair Tharavadus or Nair and Warrier communities in Kerala state, south India. ... Tharavadu is a system of joint family practised by people in Kerala, south India, especially castes like Namboothris, Nairs and Ezhavas. ... Languages Malayalam (മലയാളം) Religions Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Related ethnic groups Dravidian people Brahui people Kannadigas Tamils Telugus Tuluvas Malayalee or Malayali (Malayalam: മലയാളി) is the name given to the inhabitants of the state of Kerala. ... Tharavadu is a system of joint family practised by people in Kerala, south India, especially castes like Namboothris, Nairs and Ezhavas. ... Tharavadu is a system of joint family practised by people in Kerala, south India, especially castes like Namboothris, Nairs and Ezhavas. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ... Cochin may refer to: Cochin China Kingdom of Kochi, a former princely state of India, merged with Travancore to form the State of Kerala Cochin city, the former name of the city of Kochi, in Kerala Hôpital Cochin, a famous hospital in Paris, France Cochin font, from the Adobe... A Tehsil is an administrative subdivision or tier of local government in some South Asian countries. ... Marumakkathayam is a matrilinear system of inheritance that is unique to Nair Tharavadus or Nair and Warrier communities in Kerala state, south India. ...

Snake Worship

Main article: Sarpa Kavu

Main article: Snake worship

The snake worship(Nagaradhana) was prevalent among many ezhava families all over Kerala, but was most common among Malayalee and Tulu Billavas of North Malabar and Tulu Nadu. Sarpa Kavu (meaning Abode of the Snake God), small traditional forest (mostly man made) of green pockets, would have idols of snake gods and worshipped. For ezhavas, billavas and other similar communities, these sarpakavus can be any corner of the Tharavadu except eastern side while for some other communities like Nairs it would be on the southwest corner of the Tharavadu. ^[17] Sarpa Kavu (meaning Abode of the Snake God), small traditional forest(mostly man made) of green pockets, would have idols of snake gods and worshipped. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Languages Malayalam (മലയാളം) Religions Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Related ethnic groups Dravidian people Brahui people Kannadigas Tamils Telugus Tuluvas Malayalee or Malayali (Malayalam: മലയാളി) is the name given to the inhabitants of the state of Kerala. ... Tulu is one of the minor languages of India with under 2,000,000 speakers. ... Billava is a name of the caste found mainly in the Tulu regions as well as Kannada speaking Kundapura region of Karnataka and some parts of Kerala including Kasargode District. ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ... Map of Tulu Nadu with respect to the rest of Karnataka. ... Tharavadu is a system of joint family practised by people in Kerala, south India, especially castes like Namboothris, Nairs and Ezhavas. ... This article is about a Hindu caste. ... Tharavadu is a system of joint family practised by people in Kerala, south India, especially castes like Namboothris, Nairs and Ezhavas. ...

Kuruthi

It was a rutual performed in temples especially Devi, Bhagavathy, Durga temples. Though this was found among many communities, it was very common with ezhavas. Animals were sacrificed as part of the ritual. Kuruthy was also performed before padayani and Mudiyet in South Central Kerala. And in North Kerala, it was performed with Theyyam and Pana. Sree Narayana Guru took the initiative to stop this ritual and now-a-days it's not so common in Kerala.^[35] It has been suggested that Shri Vidya be merged into this article or section. ... Bhagavathi is the main goddess of Malayali Hindus. ... In Hinduism, Durga (Sanskrit: , Bengali: ) is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Image of Karkitaka theyyam : Theyyam after monsoon season The Theyyam or Theyyattam is a popular ritual dance of north Kerala, south India, particularly presented in the Kolathunadu(of the present Kannur and Kasargode districts). ... Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Marriage

Thali Kettu Kalyanam (Mock marriage ceremony)

Main article: Kettu Kalyanam

This type of marriage was prevalent among some Ezhava Pramanis (rich among the community). The thaali ( a gold necklace tied around the bride's neck) tying rite took place before the onset of puberty. During this ceremony the girl was forced to marry a man (from same community unlike other castes which followed this cutsom) whose horoscope matched with that of the girl. Though that man becomes her mock husband, he could simply leave the girl after the completion of the ritual. Sree Narayana Guru opposed this strongly and took the initiative to simplify marriage customs and celebrations. ^{[35] [36]} Kettu Kalyanam, also known as Thali Kettu was the name of an elaborate marriage ceremony of the Kshatriyas, Samanthans,Nairs, Ambalavasis and Ezhava communities of the Indian state of Kerala. ... Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ...

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Struggle For Egalitarianism

The arrival of Namboothiris heralding an era of Hinduism, might have initiated the ostracization the Ezhavas. There is a much disputed claim that the legend of Onam marks the conversion of Buddhist Kerala to Hinduism. Accordingly, Ezhavas are the descendants of those Buddhists. The violence towards the Viharas, or the abodes of Budhist monks, was soon to follow. The economic condition of the Ezhavas was abysmal at the turn of the last century. Social taboos had reduced them to a state of abject penury. The Namboothiris are the Brahmins of Kerala. ... Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages[1]) is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ...

chela kalaapam (cloth revolt)

Till 18th century, females of non-Brahmin class, were allowed to wear only a single loin cloth is girdled round the waist leaving the upper part exposed. In this respect males and females, rajas and nobles, rich and poor are equal. None of the Hindu ladies except Brahmins thought that the breast was to cover; and to them to cover the breast was an act of immodesty. There are instances of cruelties inflicted upon the ladies for violating these laws. An Ezhava lady who happened to travel abroad and returned well dressed was summoned by the Queen of Attingal and her breast was cut off for covering them. In Travancore a riot occurred when a group of radical group associated local brahmins assaulted a lady of Ezhava caste for wearing cloth below her knees. In 1859 another riot took place in Travancore and continued for several days, when the ladies of channar caste started to cover the breast. The revolt was called chela kalapam (cloth revolt). ^[37][38][39] This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... This page deals with the Hindu varnas. ... Attingal is a city and a municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Sri Narayana Guru : Spiritual Guru, One of the greatest Social reformers in India Channar or channan is a surname used in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. ...

Religious Conversions

Conversion to Christianity

A sizeable part of the Ezhava community, especially in central Travancore and in the High Ranges, embraced Christianity during British rule, fed up with the injunctions of caste system enforced by the Monarchical state. In Kannur, The Protestant Missions have been at work since the first half of the 19th century when the Basel German Evangelical Mission was founded by Dr. H.Gundert. Most of their converts were from the Thiyya community. The Ezhava Memorial was a charter of human rights drafted by the Ezhava community, the endorsement of which by the Travancore State was a condition that they set forth, were they not to convert to Christianity en masse. It was a quirk of history that Sree Narayana Guru was to arrive on the scene, but for which the mass exodus of Ezhavas to rival faiths would have reduced the Hindus to a minority in Kerala. He decried conversion made for any kind of materialistic or temporary benefits, convenience, or as an escape from discrimination and religious persecution. These principles form the criteria for his support of conversions and re-conversions. For example, a family of the Kannoor community converted to Christianity for certain benefits, but not out of any change of belief. After some time this family desired to convert back, but their previous community opposed this re-conversion. Narayana Guru intervened and asked all the family and community leaders concerned to take back the family into the community. His arguments were convincing, and an amicable return was effected. In Neyyatinkara town, there were some families who converted to Christianity due to the discrimination and religious persecution existing at that time against the lower strata of Hindus. But after witnessing the progress made due to the work of Narayana Guru and his disciples, these families wanted to convert back to Hinduism. Again, the opposition of their community was overcome, and Narayana Guru happily converted them back. ^[40] Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ...

Pichanaattu Kuruppanmar

Main article: Kuruppanmar

In the village of Vazhappalli, near Changanassery, there were a limited number of families of a community known as Pichanaattu Kuruppanmar. They were small in number, and in a very difficult situation during Narayana Guru's time. In some respects they were considered low in the social stratum. But at the same time they were allowed entry into the temples and adjacent roads. However, the Hindu communities at the higher end of the social stratum did not accept them. This, coupled with the limited number of members in their own community, made it difficult for them to function socially, and they faced increasing isolation. Finally, the leader of this group, Mr. Krishnan Vaidyar, converted to Christianity--a conversion of convenience. Muloor S.Padmanabha Panicker, a disciple of Narayana Guru, informed him of the situation. Panickar requested that the Pichanaattu Kuruppanmar be better integrated into the community so that such conversion could be avoided in the future. Narayana Guru accepted this proposal, and then personally accepted the Pichanaattu Kuruppanmar into the community at a large public meeting which included leaders of other religious groups. ^[40] // This is a small community, considered to be part of ezhava community, found in central and northern part of kerala associated with temple(Bhadrakali) owned by ezhava community. ... , Changanassery is a city and a municipality in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. ... // This is a small community, considered to be part of ezhava community, found in central and northern part of kerala associated with temple(Bhadrakali) owned by ezhava community. ... Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ... This is one of the surname used by the ezhava community in Kerala. ... Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker (a. ... Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ... Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ...

Karappuram Mission

In 1921 an extensive effort to reach a thousand Ezhava Families living in the coastal areas of Alappuzha and hilly area of Pathanamthitta was set on foot by an independent committee, in relation with the CSI church. With Miss Isabel Baker's (CMS Missionary) generous contribution, a school, hospital and a coir factory were established under the title Karappuram Mission in the Shertellai area, and as a result, thousands Ezhava Families were converted in areas of Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta.^[40] , Church Paddy fields For the district with the same name, see Alappuzha District. ... For the district with the same name, see Pathanamthitta district Pathanamthitta is a city and a municipality in Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... CSI may stand for: Crime Scene Investigation, a term for forensics CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , a popular television show about forensic scientists CSI: Miami, a spin-off show of the above CSI: NY, another spin-off of the above CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (computer game), a spin-off game CSI... , Church Paddy fields For the district with the same name, see Alappuzha District. ... For the district with the same name, see Pathanamthitta district Pathanamthitta is a city and a municipality in Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Conversion to Sikhism in central Kerala

See also: Sikhism

During Vaikom Satyagraha in 1922, at the instance of Mahatma Gandhi, a few Akalis came to Vaikom in support of sathyagrahis. After successful completion of Satyagraha and the Temple Entry Proclamation, some of the Akalis stayed back. Some ezhava youth were attracted by the discliplined life and joined Sikhism. During the same period, Ambedkar exhorted people that if you don't get self-respect and dignity in your own religion, you should get out of it. This also prompted many ezhavas to join Sikhism. However, after the significant growth Ezhava movement, many families later re-converted to Hinduism and hence numbers of Sikh became dwindled. Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ) is a religion that began in fifteenth century Northern India with the teachings of Nanak and nine successive human gurus. ... Vaikom Satyagraha (1924 - 25) was a satyagraha (movement) in Travancore now part of Kerala against untouchability in Hindu society. ... “Gandhi” redirects here. ... The Akhand Kirtani Jatha (or AKJ) is a group (jatha) that is dedicated to the ideal Sikh lifestyle. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Mohandas Karamchand “Mahatma” Gandhi, who developed Satyagraha Satyagraha (Sanskrit: सत्याग्रह satyāgraha) is a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance developed by Mohandas K. Gandhi. ... The Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Maharaja Shri Chithira Thirunnal Baala Rama Varma in 1936 abolished the ban on the untouchable or avarnas from entering Hindu Temples in the state of Thiruvathamkoor (now part of Kerala, India). ... Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (April 14, 1891 or 1892 - December 6, 1956) was the most prominent Indian Untouchable leader of the 20th century. ... Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ) is a religion that began in fifteenth century Northern India with the teachings of Nanak and nine successive human gurus. ...

Travancore Temple Entry Proclamation

Main article: Temple Entry Proclamation

When in 1896 a Ezhava Memorial signed by more than 13,000 representative ezhavas of Travancore was submitted to the government praying for the recognition of the right of the Ezhavas to enter the government service, the upper caste Hindus of the state prevailed upon the Maharajah not to concede the request. And when their fight for equity was not taking the Ezhavas anywhere, their leadership threatened that they would convert en masse, rather than stay as helots of Hindu society. The alert Diwan, Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, realised the imminent danger and prompted the Maharajah to issue thed proclamation. ^[41] The Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Maharaja Shri Chithira Thirunnal Baala Rama Varma in 1936 abolished the ban on the untouchable or avarnas from entering Hindu Temples in the state of Thiruvathamkoor (now part of Kerala, India). ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... 1. ...

Vaikom Satyagraha

Main article: Vaikom Satyagraha

Vaikom Satyagraha (1924 - 25) was a satyagraha (movement) in Travancore against untouchability in Hindu society. The movement was centered at the Shiva temple at Vaikom, near Kottayam. The Satyagraha aimed at securing freedom of movement for all sections of society through the public roads leading to the Sri Mahadevar Temple at Vaikom. The ezhava community and SNDP Yogam were in the forefront of this successful movement. Vaikom Satyagraha (1924 - 25) was a satyagraha (movement) in Travancore now part of Kerala against untouchability in Hindu society. ... Mohandas Karamchand “Mahatma” Gandhi, who developed Satyagraha Satyagraha (Sanskrit: सत्याग्रह satyāgraha) is a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance developed by Mohandas K. Gandhi. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... In South Asias caste system, an untouchable, dalit, or achuta is a person outside of the four castes, and considered below them. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... For other uses, see Siva (disambiguation). ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kottayam district. ...

Surnames

Ezhavas do not normally use any distinct surnames. However, occupational surnames like Panicker, Asaan, Channar, Vaidyar, Mudalali, thampan, chekavar, chekavan, chekon, valiyachan, achan, chanatty, panikkathy, chekothy, thanpatty, Amma, karanavar, kutty, Thandan(Mostly in malabar), Thandar and to some extend Thampi, were fairly common till the early 20th century ^[2]. Panicker, Thampan is still being used by Ezhavas in south Kerala. Some of these surnames like Asaan, Vaidyar, Mudalali, thampan, valiyachan, achan, Amma were also used by some of the Hindu and Cristian communities of Kerala. Panicker is a title and last name attributed to members of certain castes of ethnic South Indians in the state of Kerala. ... A Guru (Sanskrit: ), is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, as well as in many new religious movements. ... Sri Narayana Guru : Spiritual Guru, One of the greatest Social reformers in India Channar or channan is a surname used in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. ... This is one of the surname used by the ezhava community in Kerala. ... Thampan is the name of Kshatriya clan from the state of Kerala in India. ... [Chekava/ Chekavar/ Chevaka] etc. ... [Chekava/ Chekavar/ Chevaka] etc. ... Amma has several meanings: Girls who are born on a Saturday from Ghana in West Africa are named Amma (sometimes spelt Ama); the name does not mean Saturday but means ‘Saturday born’. This naming tradition has been in existence for hundreds years maybe even longer. ... // Thandan is the surname used by the Ezhava caste In North kerala mainly in Calicut, Malappuram, Trichur and Palghat districts. ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ... // Thandan is the surname used by the Ezhava caste In North kerala mainly in Calicut, Malappuram, Trichur and Palghat districts. ... The Thampis are the sons of the Maharajahs (Kings) born of Nair women. ... Panicker is a title and last name attributed to members of certain castes of ethnic South Indians in the state of Kerala. ... Thampan is the name of Kshatriya clan from the state of Kerala in India. ... A Guru (Sanskrit: ), is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, as well as in many new religious movements. ... This is one of the surname used by the ezhava community in Kerala. ... Thampan is the name of Kshatriya clan from the state of Kerala in India. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... Cristian is a gay petifile child rapist ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

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Spiritual And Social Movement

SNDP Educational Fund receipt from the 1940s. This fund that led to the setting up of a network of educational institutions was organised by R. Shankar as General Secretary of the SNDP Yogam

Sree Narayana Guru a Prophet, sage and social reformer early 20th century, paved the way for improvement in the spiritual freedom and other social conditions of the Ezhava and related communities in kerala and other parts of the country. Also the Ezhava community's largely undisputed acceptance of Sree Narayana Guru as their spiritual, social and intellectual mentor and guiding spirit adds a major and unifying facet to community integrity and identity today. ^{[42] [43] [44]} The community has prospered thanks to the pioneering efforts of by the community leaders. They are classified under OBC (Other backward castes), and enjoy the privileges of reservations of jobs in Government service, and in admission to Educational Institutions for financially backward students.^[45] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (1004 × 673 pixel, file size: 92 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Picture of an original receipt voucher issued in the late 1940s for the creation of the SNDP Educational Fund. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (1004 × 673 pixel, file size: 92 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Picture of an original receipt voucher issued in the late 1940s for the creation of the SNDP Educational Fund. ... Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ... Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ...

Selected List of Famous Ezhavas

Jnana Vigraham of Narayana Guru

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Spiritual leaders

Community has produced many spiritual leaders including saint, sage and prophet Sree Narayana Guru. He was also was one of India's greatest social reformers . He kindled the spirit of rebellion among the suppressed people of Kerala and challenged the centuries old practices of untouchability and social ostracism, which kept them outside the mainstream of society and religion. He was the main inspiration behind the formation of SNDP Yogam, a social and spiritual movement in Kerala that has strived since then for enlistment of the Ezhava community.^{[46] [47]} Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana is organisation formed in 1903, to promote the Dharma of Shree Narayana Guru. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Sree Malayalaswami who established Vyasashram Andhra Pradesh was born in ezhava family in Kerala was regarded as a social reformer and spiritual Guru in Andhra Pradesh “Andhra” redirects here. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... “Andhra” redirects here. ...

Some of the other Spiritual Gurus include:

• Nataraja Guru
• Sree Malayalaswami of Andhra Pradesh, a disciple of Narayana Guru
• Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati (His name in the Purvashrama was Jayachandran Panicker)
• Guru Muni Narayana Prasad
• Swami Bodhananda
• Vagbhatananda Gurudevar
• Bhikshu Dharmaskandha
• Karunakara Guru (Founder of Santhigiri Ashram)
• Brahmashri Swami Saswathikananda
• Paravoor Sreedharan Thanthrikal

Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker

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Social reformers

• Sree Narayana Guru
• Sree Malayalaswami of Andhra Pradesh , a disciple of Narayana Guru
• Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker
• Mahakavi Kumaran Asan Poet and Social reformer
• Sahodaran Ayyappan
• Dr.P.Palpu Leader of Sree Narayan Movement and community
• Muloor S.Padmanabha Panicker Great poet and a prominent social reformer
• C. V. Kunhiraman Founder of Kerala Kaumudi
• T. K. Madhavan
• Mithavaadi Krishnan
• I. K.Kumaran Freedom Fighter - Mahe

Kumaran Asan

Dr Palpu An ezhava Community leader from Travancore

Moorkoth Kumaran: A community Leader from Malabar

CM of kerala and Gen. Secretary of the SNDP Yogam

Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ... “Andhra” redirects here. ... Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... N. Kumaran Asan (also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, the name prefix Mahakavi(Awarded by Madras University in the Year 1922) meaning great poet and the suffix Asan meaning scholar or teacher) was a Malayalam poet, philosopher and social reformer. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker (a. ... C.V. Kunhuraman, distinguished man of letters, was an eminent social reformer, founder of Kerala Kaumudi, pioneering journalist and renaissance leader as well. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... One of the great reformist leadres of modern Kerala , born on September 2, 1885 at Karthikappally, son of Sri. ... ChangaramKumarathu Krishnan Vakkeel was community leader, social reformer, Journalist from from Indian state of Kerala. ... Irayi Kunnathidathil Kumaran Master(Sep 17, 1903 - July 27, 1999), was a freedom fighter from Mahe or Mayyazhi, Union territoy of India, who fought for liberation from France, in 1954. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... N. Kumaran Asan (also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, the name prefix Mahakavi(Awarded by Madras University in the Year 1922) meaning great poet and the suffix Asan meaning scholar or teacher) was a Malayalam poet, philosopher and social reformer. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana is organisation formed in 1903, to promote the Dharma of Shree Narayana Guru. ...

Literary figures

The community has produced some of the best writers and poets in Malayalam, who are known internationally. Sree Narayana Guru was a great poet and a literary figure not only among Malayalam literature but also in Tamil and Sanskrit. Kumaran Asan is one of the behemoths among Malayalee poets, was also known as one of the triumvirates (Kavithrayangal) of modern Malayalam literature. Muloor S.Padmanabha Panicker (known as Sarasa Kavi meaning humour poet) was one of the great poets of Malayalam. Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Look up Tamil in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... N. Kumaran Asan (also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, the name prefix Mahakavi(Awarded by Madras University in the Year 1922) meaning great poet and the suffix Asan meaning scholar or teacher) was a Malayalam poet, philosopher and social reformer. ... Languages Malayalam (മലയാളം) Religions Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Related ethnic groups Dravidian people Brahui people Kannadigas Tamils Telugus Tuluvas Malayalee or Malayali (Malayalam: മലയാളി) is the name given to the inhabitants of the state of Kerala. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker (a. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ...

Mahakavi Kumaran Asan

Kumaran Asan was a Malayalam poet, philosopher and social reformer of kerala. More than that he is one of honored disciple of Sree Narayana Guru. Kumaran Asan was known as one of the famous triumvirate poets of Kerala in the first half of the 20th century. He was born in an Ezhava family in April 1873.^[48] Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... 1873 (MDCCCLXXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Main article: Kumaran Asan

Some famous other ezhava writers and poets include; N. Kumaran Asan (also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, the name prefix Mahakavi(Awarded by Madras University in the Year 1922) meaning great poet and the suffix Asan meaning scholar or teacher) was a Malayalam poet, philosopher and social reformer. ...

• Sree Narayana Guru
• C.V.Kunhiraman Founder of Kerala Kaumudi.
• Muloor S.Padmanabha Panicker
• Perunnelli Krishnan Vaidyar
• Velutheri Kesavan Vaidyar
• Mahakavi Pallathu Raman
• Moorkoth Kumaran Disciple of Narayana Guru from Malabar.
• Moorkoth Kunhappa was associate editor of Malayala Manorama,
• Moorkoth Ramunni IAS (Retd). Follower of Narayana Guru.
• S. K. Pottakkat Jnanpith Award winner for Oru Desathinte Katha
• M. P. Appan
• Sukumar Azhikode
• Dr A.Aiyappan Eminent anthropologist, former Vice Chancellor of Kerala University
• Prof M. K.Sanoo
• M. Mukundan
• O.V.Vijayan
• P. K. Balakrishnan Writer
• Kovilan Noted writer and Kendra sahithya akadami award winner
• A.P. Udhayabhanu
• K.P.Appan Noted critic
• Dr.V.Samabasivan The Kathaprasangam Supremo

Narayana Guru Nārāyana Guru (नारायण गुरु,നാരായണ ഗുരു) (1856 - 1928) was a great sage and social reformer of India. ... C.V. Kunhuraman, distinguished man of letters, was an eminent social reformer, founder of Kerala Kaumudi, pioneering journalist and renaissance leader as well. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker Mooloor S. Padmanābha Panicker (a. ... Perunnelli Krishnan Vaidyar (1863-1894) was follower and a friend Sree Narayana Guru and Malayalam poet from the state of Kerala. ... Velutheri Kesavan Vaidyan(1839-1897) was follower and a friend Sree Narayana Guru and Malayalam poet from the state of Kerala. ... Mahakavi Pallathu Raman (1892-1950), was a Famous Poet, Writer, social reformer and community leader from state of Kerala. ... Moorkoth Kumaran Moorkoth Kumaran was a teacher and a prominent short story writer in Malayalam. ... Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ... Murkoth Kunhappa, bureaucrat-turned-journalist, born on May 14, 1905 as youngest son of Moorkoth Kumaran. ... The Manorama Logo in Malayalam Malayala Manorama (Malayalam: മലയാള മനോരമ) is a popular Malayalam newspaper in Kerala, India. ... Moorkoth Ramunni is elder son of Moorkoth Kumaran was also a disciple of Sree Narayana Guru like his father. ... Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ... S. K. Pottakkat (b. ... Jnanpith Award (pronounced Gyanpeeth Award) is the highest literary honour presented by the Government of India. ... Mahakavi M. P. Appan (1913-2003) was a poet and littérateur of Malayalam. ... Dr. Sukumar Azhikode Dr. Sukumar Azhikode (b. ... Dr A.Aiyappan is an Eminent anthropologist hailing from state of Kerala. ... M Mukundan is one of the pioneers of modernity in Malayalam literature. ... Ootupulackal Velukkuty Vijayan (July 2, 1930-March 30, 2005) was an Indian author and cartoonist, an important figure in modern Malayalam language literature. ... 59. ... Kandanisseri Vattomparambil Velappan Ayyappan (born July 9, 1923), better known as Kovilan, is a Malayalam novelist. ... Advocate A.P Udayabhanu ex-MLA(October 1, 1915 - December 15, 1999) was an Indian freedom fighter from the State of Kerala. ... K.P.Appan is a renowned literary critic in Malayalam. ... Dr.V.Samabasivan the Kathaprasangam(Storytelling) Supremo, hails from Kollam District of Kerala. ...

SNDP Yogam leaders

• Dr. P Palpu
• T. K. Madhavan
• R. Sankar Former SNDP Yogam General Secretary
• Mahakavi Kumaran Asan Former SNDP Yogam General Secretary
• C.R.Kesavan Vaidyar Former SNDP Yogam President
• Vellapally Natesan SNDP Yogam General Secretary

An ezhava Community leader from kerala Padmanabhan Palpu LMS, DPH (Cantab) FRIPH (London) is one of the immortals of the Indian Renaissance. ... One of the great reformist leadres of modern Kerala , born on September 2, 1885 at Karthikappally, son of Sri. ... R. Sankar (b. ... N. Kumaran Asan (also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, the name prefix Mahakavi(Awarded by Madras University in the Year 1922) meaning great poet and the suffix Asan meaning scholar or teacher) was a Malayalam poet, philosopher and social reformer. ... Late Sree Kesavan Vaidyar(26. ... General Secretary of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam. ...

Artistes

Direction, Screenplay, Script Writing, Production

• Ramu Kariat Film director, directed president's gold medal-winning film Chemmeen
• Manoj Night Shyamalan Famous Hollywood writer director of movies like The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs and The Village
• S L Puram Sadanandan Great drama director
• I.V. Sasi Film director
• Sathyan Anthikkad Film director
• JoshyTop-Ranking Action Film director
• Shaji N. Karun Famous cinematographer director of many award-winning films
• Srinivasan Actor, writer and director
• Pavithran Film director
• Rajeev Anchal Film maker and famous sculpturer
• K.K.Rajeev Serial Director
• K. S. Sethumadhavan Film Director
• O. MadhavanGreat drama director

Samvrutha Sunil(Left) in a movie scene

Ramu Kariat 1 February 1928, (Engandiyur, Kerala) - 10 February 1979 (Thiruvananthapuram) was a film director who is regarded as one of the pioneers who had put Malayalam movies in the forefront of Indian Cinema. ... M. Night Shyamalan (born Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan, on August 6, 1970 in Pondicherry, India) is a screen writer and director. ... S.L.Puram Sadanandan was a Malayalam film scriptwriter and the trailblazer of the theatre movement in Kerala. ... I.V. Sasi ( born 1948 in Calicut) is a movie director in Malayalam. ... Sathyan Anthikkad is a Malayalam film director known primarily for family based mainstream movies. ... Joshi (sometimes credited as Joshiy, Joshy, and Joshy Mathew) is a film director. ... A graduate in cinematography from the FTII, Pune, Shaji N. Karun started working with notable directors like G Aravindan, K G George and M.T.Vasudevan Nair as a cinematographer. ... Sreenivasan is an acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director in Malayalam cinema, known for his satirical black comedies. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Rajeev Anchal is a well-known film director in Kerala. ... is the most famous director from the Malayalam television industryLink[1]. His most famous serials are Peythozhiyathe, Swapnam, Amma Manassu etc. ... K. S. Sethumadhavan (born in Palakkad in 1926) is an Indian director of Malayalam movies. ... O.Madhavan (1922–19 August 2005) was an Indian director and actor. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Acting

• Sreenivasan actor, director
• Thilakan Famous Film actor
• Mukesh Film actor
• Shammi Thilakan Film actor
• Samvrutha Sunil Film actres
• Chippi Film and TV actress
• Ramya Model, Film and TV actress and Sister of Chippi
• V.K. Sriraman Film actor
• Ratheesh Film actor
• K.R.Vijaya Film actress
• Eva Pavithran Film actress

• KPAC Lalitha
• Mala Aravindan
• Manoj K Jayan Actor
• Harisree Ashokan Noted comedian
• Devan Noted actor and politician
• Vijayasree Film actress of 1970s
• Late RaniChandra
• Raghavan Malayalam actor
• Jishnu (actor) Film Actor

Sreenivasan Sreenivasan is an acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director in Malayalam cinema, known for his satirical black comedies. ... Thilakan is a Malayalam film actor. ... Mukesh is a famous Malayalam film actor. ... Thilakan is a Malayalam film actor. ... Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress. ... The 6th All-Africa Games were played from September 13, 1995 to September 23, 1995 in Harare, Zimbabwe. ... The 6th All-Africa Games were played from September 13, 1995 to September 23, 1995 in Harare, Zimbabwe. ... The 6th All-Africa Games were played from September 13, 1995 to September 23, 1995 in Harare, Zimbabwe. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... KPAC Lalitha is a Malayalam film actress and the wife of famous Malayalam film director Bharathan (late). ... Mala Aravindan Popular Comedy Artist in South Indian Films. ... Manoj K Jayan is a famous Malayalam film actor. ... It has been suggested that Harisree ashokan be merged into this article or section. ... Devan (R. Mahadevan) (8 September 1913 - 5 May 1957) was one of the greatest of twentieth century Tamil writers, known for his witty and humorous stories. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Jishnu is an upcoming Malayalam actor. ... Jishnu is an upcoming Malayalam actor. ...

Music

• Kaviyoor Revamma
• M.K.Arjunan Famous music director
• Jayan and Vijayan, musicians
• Raveendran Famous music director
• Gayathri Play back singer
• Vidhu Prathap [3] Play back singer
• Vineeth Srinivasan Top Play back Singer

Vineeth Srinivasan:Famous Malayalam Playback singer

• Devarajan Famous Music Director

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Political leaders

• V.S. Achuthanandan Chief Minister of Kerala
• R. Sankar Former Chief Minister of Kerala
• C. Kesavan Former Chief minister of Travancore-Cochin
• A.P. Udhayabhanu Freedom fighter, Congress leader and ex-MLA and former President of Thiru-kochi Pradesh Congress Committee.
• Vayalar Ravi Indian National Congress leader and Union Cabinet Minister
• T.K. Ramakrishnan Former Home Minister and Opposition Leader of Kerala
• Pinarai Vijayan Politbureau Member of CPM
• E. Balanandan Politbureau Member of CPM
• T. K. Madhavan INC leader
• K. Pankajakshan RSP leader and Former Minister of Kerala
• K.R. Gowri Amma Founder leader of JSS and Former Minister
• Susheela Gopalan Former Industry Minister of Kerala
• C.V. Padmarajan Former Electricity Minister of Kerala
• Veliyam Bharghavan President, CPI
• Susheela Gopalan Former Industry Minister of Kerala

V S Achuthanandan: CPM leader and Present CM of Kerala

Velikkakathu Sankaran Achuthanandan, (Malayalam: വേലിക്കകത്ത് ശങ്കരന്‍ അച്യുതാനന്ദന്‍) (20 October 1923 – ) is the twentieth Chief Minister of Kerala state, India. ... R. Sankar (b. ... Mr. ... Thiru-Kochi, formerly known as Travancore-Cochin, is a former state of India. ... Advocate A.P Udayabhanu ex-MLA(October 1, 1915 - December 15, 1999) was an Indian freedom fighter from the State of Kerala. ... Vayalar Ravi born in 1937 in Vayalar, a village in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. ... Indian National Congress (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major political party in India. ... Alternate meanings in cabinet (disambiguation) A Cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ... T. K Ramakrishnan was a Kerala politician. ... Pinarai Vijayan was a communist politician from Kerala, India. ... E. Balanandan E. Balanandan, communist politician from Kerala, India. ... One of the great reformist leadres of modern Kerala , born on September 2, 1885 at Karthikappally, son of Sri. ... K. Pankajakshan is an Indian politician from Kerala, general secretary of the Revolutionary Socialist Party. ... K.R. Gowri Amma heads the Janathipathiya Samrakshana Samithy (JSS), a political party based in Kerala, India. ... Susheela Gopalan (b. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Electric redirects here. ... Veliyam Bharghavan is Communist leader from the Kerala state of India. ... Susheela Gopalan (b. ... VS Achuthanandan File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... VS Achuthanandan File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

Other famous people

• Vainu Bappu, Famous astrophysicist.
• Late Dr.R.Prasanan
• Ajay Jadeja Cricket Player. His mother is an Ezhava from Alappuzha.
• Suresh Babu Former Olympian
• Air Marshal S. Radhakrishnan

Manali Kallat Vainu Bappu, was born in Madras on August 10, 1927. ... Late Dr. R. Prasannan (born September 20, 1929) is an Indian academic, commissioner and a Malayalam author. ... Ajaysinhji Daulatsinhji Jadeja   was born on February 1, 1971 in Jamnagar, Gujarat. ... , Church Paddy fields For the district with the same name, see Alappuzha District. ... Suresh Babu has the unique record of holding the national title in the long, triple and high jump events in addition to the ten event decathlon. ... Air Marshal S Radhakrishnan is a Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of the Indian Air Force’s Bangalore based Training Command. ...

Business figures

• S.D.Shibulal One of the Founders of Infosys
• P.V.Chandran Chairman of Kerala Transport Company and PVS Hospitals and Managing Editor of Mathrubhumi
• Dr.Sidhan Founder of Cholayil Pharma, famous for Medimix, Cuticura
• C.R.Kesavan Vaidyar Founder of Chandrika (soap) Soaps.
• Ajith Balakrishnan Chairman & Founder of www.rediff.com

Infosys Technologies Limited (BSE: 500209, NASDAQ: INFY) is a multinational information technology services company headquartered in Bangalore, India. ... Infosys Technologies Limited (BSE: 500209, NASDAQ: INFY) is a multinational information technology services company headquartered in Bangalore, India. ... Mathrubhumi is one of the leading Malayalam language newspapers in Kerala state of India. ... Mathrubhumi is one of the leading Malayalam language newspapers in Kerala state of India. ... Medimix is a brand of ayurvedic/herbal soap manufactured and marketed by Cholayil, a Chennai based company. ... Late Sree Kesavan Vaidyar(26. ... Chandrika soap is a brand of ayurvedic/herbal soap manufactured and sold in India by SV Products. ... Rediff. ...

Journalists

• C.V.Kunhiraman Founder Editor, Kerala Kaumudi
• Rajeev Srinivasan Columnist Rediff
• A.P. Udhayabhanu Chief Editor Mathrubhumi
• K Raveendran Noted Dubai-based business journalist and columnist
• Moorkoth Kumaran associate editor Mathrubhumi.
• Moorkoth Kunhappa was associate editor of Malayala Manorama,

C.V. Kunhuraman, distinguished man of letters, was an eminent social reformer, founder of Kerala Kaumudi, pioneering journalist and renaissance leader as well. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Rajeev Srinivasan is a prominent Indian journalist. ... Advocate A.P Udayabhanu ex-MLA(October 1, 1915 - December 15, 1999) was an Indian freedom fighter from the State of Kerala. ... Mathrubhumi is one of the leading Malayalam language newspapers in Kerala state of India. ... K Raveendran is a Dubai-based journalist, contributing articles and columns to the Persian Gulfs leading newspapers such as the Khaleej Times and Gulf News, apart from Daily Star-International Herald Tribune from Beirut. ... Moorkoth Kumaran Moorkoth Kumaran was a teacher and a prominent short story writer in Malayalam. ... Mathrubhumi is one of the leading Malayalam language newspapers in Kerala state of India. ... Murkoth Kunhappa, bureaucrat-turned-journalist, born on May 14, 1905 as youngest son of Moorkoth Kumaran. ... The Manorama Logo in Malayalam Malayala Manorama (Malayalam: മലയാള മനോരമ) is a popular Malayalam newspaper in Kerala, India. ...

Ministers in New Assembly

• P.K.Gurudasan
• K.P.Rajendran
• Mullakkara Rathnakaran
• C.Divakaran
• Benoy Viswam
• E.Valsaraj - Health Minister, Puducherry

Here is the List of Ministers of Kerala Government V. S. Achuthanandan- Chief Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan- Minister for Home and tourism Thomas Isaac- Minister for Finance Elamaram Kareem- Minister for Industries & Commerce K. P. Rajendran- Minister for Revenue Mullakkara Ratnakaran- Minister for Agriculture G. Sudhakaran-Minister for Co-operation & Dewasom... Here is the List of Ministers of Kerala Government V. S. Achuthanandan- Chief Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan- Minister for Home and tourism Thomas Isaac- Minister for Finance Elamaram Kareem- Minister for Industries & Commerce K. P. Rajendran- Minister for Revenue Mullakkara Ratnakaran- Minister for Agriculture G. Sudhakaran-Minister for Co-operation & Dewasom... Here is the List of Ministers of Kerala Government V. S. Achuthanandan- Chief Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan- Minister for Home and tourism Thomas Isaac- Minister for Finance Elamaram Kareem- Minister for Industries & Commerce K. P. Rajendran- Minister for Revenue Mullakkara Ratnakaran- Minister for Agriculture G. Sudhakaran-Minister for Co-operation & Dewasom... Here is the List of Ministers of Kerala Government V. S. Achuthanandan- Chief Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan- Minister for Home and tourism Thomas Isaac- Minister for Finance Elamaram Kareem- Minister for Industries & Commerce K. P. Rajendran- Minister for Revenue Mullakkara Ratnakaran- Minister for Agriculture G. Sudhakaran-Minister for Co-operation & Dewasom... Benoy Viswam is the Forest Minister of Kerala state. ... N. Rangaswamy or N Rangasamy (born August 4, 1950) has been Chief Minister of Pondicherry, India, since October 27, 2001. ...

MPs in the Indian Parliament

• Vayalar Ravi Rajyasabha MP And Central Minister
• A. Vijayaraghavan Rajyasabha MP
• P.R. Rajan Rajyasabha MP
• Varkala Radhakrishnan from Chirayinkeezhu
• C. K. Chandrappan. Son of Late CPI leader C.K. Kumara Panicker (Vayalar Stalin)
• N. N. Krishnadas
• P. Karunakaran
• Sathi Devi

Vayalar Ravi born in 1937 in Vayalar, a village in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. ... Shri A. Vijayaraghavan a politician from Communist Party of India (Marxist) is a Member of the Parliament of India representing Kerala in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. ... Shri P.R. Rajan, a politician from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is a Member of the Parliament of India - representing Kerala in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. ... Varkala Radhakrishnan (born 21 August 1927) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. ... C. K. Chandrappan (born 10 November 1935) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. ... N. N. Krishnadas (born 12 March 1959) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. ... P. Karunakaran (born 20 April 1945) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. ...

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Other References

Books

1. Malabar Manual by William Logan
2. The Social History of India by S. N. Sadasivan
3. Keralacharitra Patdanangal by Velayudhan Panikkaserry
4. Buddhism in Kerala by PC Alexander

Websites

1. Malikappurathamma
2. Ambanattu Panikkar Varavu
3. Ambanattu Panikkar Varavu
4. Ambanattu Panikkar Varavu
5. Ampalappuzha
6. Valabhasseril and Panthalam Kingdom
7. Thiruvalla Name
8. Soorya vamsajar of Travancore
9. Kesevan Vaidyar
10. cholayil Family
11. vallabhassery Family
12. Alummoottil Website
13. kaumudi global
14. History and culture of Kerala
15. Traditional Arts
16. Aivar Kali
17. Pichanaattu Kuruppanmar
18. Moplah Rebellion
19. Guru about Samudayam
20. Cheerappanchira Tharavad temple website
21. Cheerappanchira Tharavad webiste
22. Origin of Ezhavas
23. Successes and failures of the Kerala Model
24. Varma Kalari
25. Arjuna Nrutham

External links

1. SNDP
2. Ezhava Net
3. Ezhava Website
4. SNA
5. List Famous Ezhava Tharavadus

See also

• Channar An warrior section of ezhava
• Chekavar An warrior section of ezhava
• Billava A Tulu and A Malayalam community
• Goud or Ediga A Telugu community
• Ediga or Idiga A kannada community. Also called Deevaru in karanataka.
• Iluvar A Tamil community from Tamil Nadu
• Nalavar A Tamil community from Srilanka and not found in Tamil Nadu
• Durave Srilankan Ezhava community speaks simhala
• Nadar caste Nadar caste of Tamil Nadu.
• Namadari caste of Central India.
• Bhandari caste A Marathi community