Pisharody — (also spelled Pisharodi, Pisharadi, Pisharoty, or Pisharoti; colloquially known as Sharody) is a sub caste of the Pushpaka Brahmin caste in Kerala. As Vaishnavite Brahmins, Pisharodys were traditionally caretakers of Hindu temples, with temple… … Wikipedia
Jainism in Kerala — Jainism came to Kerala in the third century BC soon after Chandragupta Maurya (B.C. 321 297), accompanied by the Jain monk Bhadrabaahu, travelled to Shravanabelagola near Mysore (in present day Karnataka). Their followers are believed to have… … Wikipedia
Silappathikaram — ▪ Tamil epic poem by Adikal Tamil“The Jeweled Anklet”also spelled Silappatikaram the earliest epic poem in Tamil, written in the 5th–6th century AD by Prince Ilanko Adikal (Ilango Adigal). Its plot is derived from a well known story.… … Universalium
Saint Thomas Christians — This article addresses the Saint Thomas Christians and the various churches and denominations that form the Nasrani people. Part of a series on Christianity … Wikipedia
V. Kalyanasundaram — Tiruvarir Viruttacala Kalyanasundara Mudaliyar, ( ta. திரு வி. கல்யாணசுந்தரம்) (1883 September 17, 1953), better known by his Tamil initials Thiru Vi Ka ( Mr. V.K. ), was a Tamil scholar, essayist and activist. He is esteemed for the strong… … Wikipedia
Malayali Brahmins — The term Malayali Brahmins or Malayala Brahmananmar applies to two main groups of Brahmins from the Indian state of Kerala. They were the Swadeshi or native Brahmins of Kerala while all other Brahmins were considered Paradesi or foreign Brahmins … Wikipedia
Ambalavasi — is the name of a Kerala community (not to be confused with caste) composed of a number of Hindu castes such as Pushpakas (Unni, Nambeesan, etc.), Chakyars, Moothaths, Ilayaths, Kurukkals, Warriers, Marars, Nambiars etc. Traditionally, they… … Wikipedia
Demography of Nair community — The total population of the Nair community is disputed, since there has been no caste based census since 1931. Harry W. Blair has explained that With British autocracy went a consuming interest in ethnography that produced very thorough census of … Wikipedia
Organization of Kaulas — Kaula is a Tantrik tradition of Hinduism. It is a Culture and rich tradition of Sanatana Culture of Vedic way of life. Almost all Royal Families of Kerala (including Noble, elite, Royal clans) of Kerala were Kaulas, as they performed Tamasa Pooja … Wikipedia
Kirtana — Le kirtana (en tamoul (கீர்த்தனை) est une partie du râgam dans la musique carnatique. Il s agit d un chant représentant des scènes védiques (notamment des Purânas). Contrairement aux kritis, les paroles sont plus importantes que la mélodie, car… … Wikipédia en Français
