Thuluva Vellala
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Thuluva Vellalar , [5][lower-alpha 1] also known as Agamudaya Mudaliar [7][8] or Arcot Mudaliars,[9] is a caste found in northern Tamil Nadu, southern Andhra Pradesh and southern Karnataka.[10][11][12] They were originally significant landowners.[13]
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Classification | The Arcot Mudaliar and Arcot Vellala sects are classified as Forward Class[1] in Tamil Nadu, while the other sects of Thuluva Vellala are classified as Other Backward Class (OBC) at the Central[2][3] and State level[3] as serial no.1 Agamudayar including Thuluva Vellala. where as, Thuluva Vellala, Agamudi Mudaliar and Aghamudi Vellala are classified as Backward Class (D) in Andhra Pradesh under the ‘Mudhaliar’ title.[4] |
Gotra | Shiva and Vishnu which is further insignificantly grouped as Vanadhirayar, Kalingarayar, Siva Maharshi etc., |
Kuladevi (female) | Pachayamman, Angala Parameshwari, Saptha Kannimar and Ammachchar |
Religions | Predominantly Vaishnavism, also Shaivism, and Jainism[citation needed] |
Languages | Tamil |
Region | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Cities : Chennai, Bangalore, Vellore. |
Feudal title | Mudaliar, Goundar, Udayar, Chettiar, Nayakar, Pillai |
Related groups | Tamil people |
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