The Tamilian Antiquary : The Origin of the Tamil Vellalas Volume Vol. 1. No. 10

About The Book : Most Vellala subcastes share broadly similarr origin myths that stress their links with the soil as agriculturists. Their origin in the Ganga ( Gangotri Valley) and migration from northern to southern India during the distant past, and their close relation with the three ancient Tamil dynasties, namely, Chera, Chola and Pandya. The vellala are divided on a territorial basis and sub-divided further into endogamous Jatis. Most Vellala are engaged in agriculture full-time or as a side Occupation . The predominant Hindu pattern of patrilineal. Polygamous marriages were permitted and prevalent in the past, most marriages today are monogamous. Widow marriage is not approved of, although it is new legal. Traditionally, divorce was not permitted. About the Author:-V.J. Thamby Pillai was an Indian born author, translator and compiler from South India. He is mostly remembered for his outstanding contribution in history and literature. He is the author of --An old tradition preserved (T. A. –vol 1 pt 10). The Title 'The Tamilian Antiquary : The Origin of the Tamil Vellalas written/authored/edited by Editor:-Pandit D. Savariroyan, V. J. Thamby Pillai', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9788121265799 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 44 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 1. No. 10