Nair
Nair (Malayalam: ????) is the name of a Hindu caste in the Southern Indian state of Kerala. Nairs are an integral part of Kerala's culture and have a long and illustrious history. Nairs are a warrior class (a martial nobility). In this regard, they are similar to the samurai of Japan. The word Nair is either derived from the Sanskrit word Nayaka (leader) or Naga (snakes, which the Nairs worshipped). The Nair class name also encompasses Menon, Panicker, Kurup, Pillai, Unni, Unnithan, Kartha, Thampan, Kaimal, Nayanar, Thampi, and Nambiar.
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Hindu - Caste - India - Kerala - Martial - Nobility - Samurai - Japan - Sanskrit - Nayak
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Origins and History |
| ► | Kshatriyas or Sudras? |
| ► | Some Nair Customs and Traditions |
| ► | Nairs Today |
| ► | Famous Nairs |
| ► | External Links |
| ► | References |
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