Ilai Vaniyar

Ilai Vaniyar is a Tamil-speaking caste mainly from south Tamil Nadu. In Moder days they have adopted the title Senaithalaivar for social upliftment.

Literary evidence

The original name of these people is said to be Ilai Vaniyar.

Distribution

They are mainly populated in Tirunelveli District, Tiruvarur District, Chennai, Kanyakumari District, Nagapattinam District, Thanjaur District and Madurai District, including places like Tenmalai, Kayatharu and Seevalapperi. T

Society and caste organisation

They are included in the Tamil Nadu state's list of Backward castes.

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