Which caste is Pillai?
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Which caste is Pillai?
Tamil inscriptions define the direct meaning of Pillai as “Child of King” (prince), denoting nobility. The title occur both as a single name or as a suffix to the name. This title has been in traditional use by the communities such as the Agamudayars, Isai Vellalars, Koviyars, Karaiyars, Nairs and the Vellalars.
Which caste is vellala Pillai?
| Vellalar | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Tamil |
| Subdivisions | Mudaliar ‡ — Thondai Nadu Gounder ‡ — Kongu Nadu Pillai ‡ — Chola Nadu, Pandya Nadu Sri Lankan Vellalar ‡ — Yazhpana Kudanaadu, Vanni Nadu |
| Related groups | Tamil people |
Are Kerala Pillai Brahmins?
Yes. Kerala Pillais are Brahmins. There are both Kshatriyas and Brahmins. There are various subcategories in Nair Pillais like Valiyathan, kaimal, thampi, kartha, menon, menoki, kurup and unnithan.
What is meant by Pillai?
Pillai, meaning Prince, is a title of nobility which can either refer to a ruling chief, members of the nobility, or junior princes of the royal family historically ranked immediately below the king.
Are Pillai Christians?
Pillai was an official in the court of the King of Travancore, Maharaja Marthanda Varma, when he came under the influence of Dutch naval commander, Captain Eustachius De Lannoy, who instructed him in the Catholic faith….Devasahayam Pillai.
| Blessed Devasahayam Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Patronage | India Persecuted Christians |
What is Pillai caste in Kerala?
Hi, PILLAI/PILLAY is an upper caste name used in both Kerala & Tamil Nadu. In Tamil Nadu, PILLAI/PILLAY is a caste name used by the upper caste Vellalar land lords and agriculture workers. In Kerala PILLAI/PILLAY is also a title carried by some upper caste Nair/Nayar families.
Is Saiva Pillai forward caste in Tamil Nadu?
Saiva vellala or Saiva Pillai is a Forward Caste according to both TN and KL Government. Most of the rulers were from this caste.
How do you say the name Pillai?
Pronounce Names PILL as in sleeping-“pill” and AI as in the human “eye”-ball. Meaning: Pillai, meaning Prince, is a title of nobility which can either refer to a ruling chief, members of the nobility, or junior princes of the royal family historically ranked immediately below the king.