Clans & Kula Deivams: A Glimpse into Tamil Heritage
Clans & Kula Deivams: A Glimpse into Tamil Heritage The action of praying to your Kula Deivam, is beyond just putting your hands together and closing your eyes. Have you ever wondered about the long and dramatic story of these gods, their origin and their impact? Starting off with clans, then Kula deivam, to the characteristics of these great deities, Angalamman and Pavadairayan, finally the city and its culture! Clans In Tamil Nadu, "clans" generally refer to specific caste groups within the social structure, often with a shared lineage, history, and occupation, sometimes forming alliances like the Naidus which includes castes like Kamma, Balija, and Vadugas. There are many tribal groups like Toda, Kota, and Kurumba. Vellalar Community is considered a large and influential community in Tamil Nadu, often associated with historical power and land ownership. Members of a clan are believed to share a common ancestry and lineage. Often, a clan is associated with a particula...