The 24-Manai Telugu Chettiars and  Their Clan Deities

K. Ragupathi; P Shanti

The 24-Manai Telugu Chettiars and Their Clan Deities

24 மனை தெலுங்கு செட்டியார்களும் அவர்களின் குலதெ#வங்களும்

K. Ragupathi Ph.D. Researcher University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
P Shanti Professor, Department of Tamil University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Keywords: Pallaiyam — a Traditional Dish where Newly Harvested Grains are Boiled in Water and Consumed by the Community

Abstract

The Chettiar community has been present in South India since the time of kings. From ancient times, they have been engaged in trade, import-export, and small-scale businesses. The term “Chettiar” refers broadly to a social group. Within this community, several subgroups exist, such as the 24-Manai Telugu Chettiars, Nattukottai Chettiars, and Kongu Chettiars, among others. This study focuses specifically on the 24-Manai Telugu Chettiars and their clan deities, documenting their traditions and heritage based on field research.

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2025-10-20

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Vol 10 No S112-Oct (2025): பன்னாட்டுக் கருத்தரங்கம் : சமகாலத் தமிழாய்வுப் போக்குகள்

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