Is mudaliar a Brahmin?

During the British period most of the key positions in the Government offices were occupied by the Tamil Brahmins and it was Brahmins who brought Mudaliars from Tamilnadu to help them in administration. Presently, Mudaliars are found in Bangalore in different employments starting from professionals to business people.

Is mudaliar a backward caste in Tamil Nadu?

The Arcot Mudaliar and Arcot Vellala sects are classified as Forward Class in Tamil Nadu, while the other sects of Thuluva Vellala are classified as Other Backward Class (OBC) at the Central and State level as serial no. 1 Agamudayar including Thuluva Vellala.

Which is the highest caste in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu: Caste Realities Unlikely To Change Any Time Soon

• Party preferences of castes are likely to remain unchanged.
• The top three castes by numbers in Tamil Nadu are Thevar (also known as Mukkulaththor), Vanniar and Kongu Vellalar (also known as Gounder).
• Among the Dalits, Paraiyar and Pallar are the most dominant.

Who are the Tamil Brahmins?

Tamil Brahmins, are Tamil -speaking Brahmins, primarily living in Tamil Nadu, although a few of them have settled in other states like, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka . They can be broadly divided into three religious groups, Gurukkals who follow Saivism, Iyers who follow…

What is the difference between Iyengar Brahmins and Gurukkals?

Iyers form the majority of the Tamil Brahmin population and are Smarthas, while Iyengars are Vaishnavas and Gurukkals are Saivas.

Should non-Brahmins be appointed as priests in temples?

The government insisted that while making such appointments they are not dismissing traditional Brahmin priests and that they are only appointing non-Brahmins where there are vacancies. The government’s case is that it is in the interest of social justice that a person from any caste could become a priest at any temple.

What are the rituals of a Tamil wedding?

An idol is placed on a plate with rice and kumkum, and the bride prays and seeks blessings from her for a happy marriage. An ancient custom rooted in history, the Kashi yatra is one of the most delightful rituals of a Tamil wedding.