Valluvanad (medieval state)
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Valluvanad, or the Arangottu Swarupam, was a medieval state that exerted considerable influence in the region corresponding to present-day north-central Kerala, south India, from the early 12th centur
Thirumandhamkunnu Temple
Nambudiri
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The Nambudiri, also transliterated as Nampoothiri, Nambūdiri, Namboodiri, Namboothiri, Namboodri, Namboori, and Nampūtiri, are a Malayali Brahmin caste, native to what is now the state of Kerala, Indi
A traditional Nambudiri Mana
1883 sketch depicting a Nambūdiri man with the traditional pūrvaśikhā, or forelock
The Nambudiri associate their immigration to Kerala with the legendary creation of the region by Parashurama.
Nambūdiri Brahmin performing śrauta rites