In the Kerala caste system, Ezhavas are considered to be a forward caste group distinct from Nairs and Shudras. Ezhavas traditionally were engaged in various occupations such as agriculture, trade, and business. They have made significant contributions to the socio-economic and cultural fabric of Kerala.
illathu nairs & thecchikkotte nairs.. these days vilakkithala nairs are equal to the normal nairs..& are even prominent then them..coz the arrogance & crookedness of the dominant nairs r absent in villakkithalavan nairs & additionally they have got both the genes of the warriors as wellas the artisans..so in terms of skills also they dominate the nairs & are the real warrior nairs.
Nair is one of the caste in Kerala. All human are same. In that sense, you can not say one caste is forward or other is backward. If you see the caste system, Nairs are considered as Shudras who comes at the bottom in Hindu varna(color) system. First is Brahmins and then Kshathriyas(Mainly Verma) and then Vaishyas(Who does trace) and then Shudras who work for all the other three groups.
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What is the food that the shudras, from ancient India, eat.
All Ezhuthachan are not nairs but Nairs can be ezhuthachan, Because Ezhuthachan is a title for teachers , its not where related to caste
bhargava gotra
Shudras were the labourers who served the Brahmanas , Kshatriyas , Vaishyasand performed mental tasks.
Bhrahmins originated from Bhrahma and the rest shudras descended from demons.this is the belief.
Nairs of Kerala are Hindus. Most of the festivals in Kerala are not for Nairs alone. Festivals like Onam, Vishu etc. are celebrated by all Hindus of Kerala. Hindus outside Kerala have their own festivals. Eg. 'Holi' is not celebrated in Kerala. Essentially the difference is that nairs are a Dravidian tribe and Kerala soceity at large is of Dravidian origin like the majority of people in the four states of southern India. Some of the Tamil festivals like Thypooyam, Pongal etc are also Hindu festivals but not celeberated in northern parts of India. Nairs are in the forefront of organizing, celeberating most of the festivals and are great exponents of classical art forms, music and other cultural activities in Kerala.
Some Nairs or Brahmins who ruled the kingdom of Travancore.
kongu vellalars orgin from velluthakala nairs