Isai Vellalar
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isai-vellalar-187-8089370
title:
Isai Vellalar
text:
Isai Velalar is a community found in India in Tamil Nadu. They are traditionally involved as performers of classical dance and music in Hindu temples and courts of the patrons. The term "Isai Velalar" is a recent community identity, people of minstrel occupation from various castes such as, Melakkarar, Nayanakkarar and Nattuvanar come under this term. Isai Vellalars are a micro community. Out of all the divisions, Melakkarars are the predominant Isai Vellalars. Edgar Thurston noted that the comm
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description:
Tamil community traditionally involved in the arts of music and dance.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isai_Vellalar
date created:
2019-06-15T12:32:08Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T11:01:38Z
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