Thuluva Vellala Mudaliar
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Thuluva Vellalar is a Tamil caste from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu
, Andhra and Karnataka. Their original presence is significant in the Northern districts of Tamil Nadu and Southern districts of Andhra Pradesh.
, as warriors of King Veera Ballala III
.. Only subcaste of Mudaliar with many Vaishnavite people, where as other Mudaliar sub-castes are Shaivites
. This is the reason that part of North Tamil Nadu was named as Thondaimandalam, named after this victorious king. It has also been noted that Athondai Chakravarthy had brought Vellalars from Srisailam
to settle down at Thondaimandalam. Since they migrated from various areas, most of the TTVs do not have a clan (Gothram). Also TTVs do not have a distinct physical trait or dialect. It is very hard to identify a TTV. However there are very specific customs that Thuluva Vellalas follow even today that distinguishes them from other castes of present day Tamil Nadu.
and Kanchipuram
districts. They have also migrated to southern districts of Tamil Nadu. Thuluva Vellalars of Northern districts use the title Mudaliar
and that of southern districts use Pillai title. Significant number of people from Vellore area use Arcot as their family name (as initial). Many TTVs joined Indian Railways under British rule and settled in many other states.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, Andhra and Karnataka. Their original presence is significant in the Northern districts of Tamil Nadu and Southern districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Origin
Thondaimandala Tuluva Vellalar is an agricultural caste of Vellalars who had immigrated from Tulunad, a part of the modern district of South CanaraSouth Canara
South Canara was a district under the British empire, located at . It was bifurcated in 1859 from Canara district. It was the undivided Dakshina Kannada district...
, as warriors of King Veera Ballala III
Veera Ballala III
Veera Ballala III was the last great king of the Hoysala Empire that ruled over what is now the South Indian state of Karnataka. Veera Ballala's commanders, Harihara and Bukkaraya are perhaps better known in Kannada folklore as the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire...
.. Only subcaste of Mudaliar with many Vaishnavite people, where as other Mudaliar sub-castes are Shaivites
Thondaimandalam and Thuluvars migration
A Chola king named Athondai Chakravarthy had brought down the Thuluva Vellalars to the present day Thondaimandalam of Tamil Nadu. Athondai Chakravarthy had established his rule over Northern Tamil Nadu after winning the battle over the KurumbarKurumbar
Kurumbar or Kurumans or Kurubaru caste are shepherds of South India. They are indigenous people of India. Even though they are called in different names like 'Kurumans', 'Kurumbar' or 'Kuruba' and these names are synonyms and one and the same. They speak Kuruman tribal Kannada language. Their God...
. This is the reason that part of North Tamil Nadu was named as Thondaimandalam, named after this victorious king. It has also been noted that Athondai Chakravarthy had brought Vellalars from Srisailam
Srisailam
Srisailam is a holy town and mandal, situated in Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the banks of River Krishna, about 232 km south of Hyderabad....
to settle down at Thondaimandalam. Since they migrated from various areas, most of the TTVs do not have a clan (Gothram). Also TTVs do not have a distinct physical trait or dialect. It is very hard to identify a TTV. However there are very specific customs that Thuluva Vellalas follow even today that distinguishes them from other castes of present day Tamil Nadu.
Distribution
They form a significant proportion of population in the Thondaimandalam regions of Tamil Nadu which include Thiruvallur, VelloreVellore
Vellore It is considered one of the oldest cities in South India and lies on the banks of the Palar river on the site of Vellore Fort. The city lies between Chennai and Bangalore and the Temple towns of Thiruvannamalai and Tirupati...
and Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram, or Kanchi, is a temple city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district...
districts. They have also migrated to southern districts of Tamil Nadu. Thuluva Vellalars of Northern districts use the title Mudaliar
Mudaliar
Mudaliar also Mudali, Moodley is a title used in Tamil diaspora. It is derived from the honorary title Mudali meaning a person of first rank in the Tamil language which was bestowed upon top-ranking bureaucratic officials and army commanders in medieval South India...
and that of southern districts use Pillai title. Significant number of people from Vellore area use Arcot as their family name (as initial). Many TTVs joined Indian Railways under British rule and settled in many other states.
Eminent Personalities
- Rajasevasaktha T.V. Arumugam Mudiliar: Doctor to the king of Mysore Jaychamarajawadiar in the early 1900s and was given the title "Rajasevasaktha" by the then Viceroy of India. Resided in Basavangudi Bangalore (Arumugam Circle named after him).
- T.V.A. Iswaran Mudiliar (Son of Dr. T.V.Arumugam Mudaliar) Chief of Police in Bangalore and then appointed as the Trade Commissioner for Mysore in London 1930-1939.
- Dr. S. Seshachalam Professor of surgery in Bangalore Medical college. Discovered the "artery of Seshachalam" very important landmark for surgery of the appendix.
- Sir Arcot Ramaswami Mudaliar: Mayor of Madras(1928-30), Member-Advisor in High Level "War Committee" formed by the British PM Sir. Winson Churchill during the World Wars, Member-Advisor in all the 3 London-Round Table Conferences(1930,'31,'32);Commerce member of the Viceroy's Council;Indian Representative & Leader in U.N.in 1945 and his efforts put India as a Member Nation in the U.N.; Chief of U.N. Finance Committee; Diwan of Mysore(1946-49) and his efforts put Mysore in joining the Indian Union in 1949; Vice Chancellor of University of Kerala(1951-61), Travancore ; Chairman-The Shipping Corporation of India; FOUNDER Chairman & Managing Director of ICICI (1955) -Industrial Credits & Investment Corporation of India.
- Dr. A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar: First Indian principal of the Madras Medical College, Served as Chairman-UNESCO; Vice Chancellor, University of Madras for the Longest Tenure of 27 Yrs; Chairman-W.H.O, Younger Twin Brother of Sir. A.Ramaswami Mudaliar.
- C. Natesa MudaliarC. Natesa MudaliarC. Natesa Mudaliar , also known as Natesan, was a politician and activist of the Dravidian Movement from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He was one of the founders of the Justice Party along with Theagaroya Chetty and Dr. T. M. Nair....
: Justice party leader - Pammal Sambandha MudaliarPammal Sambandha MudaliarPammal Vijayaranga Sambandha Mudaliar, popularly known as the father of modern Tamil theatre was a great playwight of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He made enormous contributions to the Tamil drama.-Birth and education:...
: Playwright, known as "Father of Tamil Drama" - Raja Sir Ramasamy MudaliarS. Ramaswami MudaliarRao Bahadur Raja Sir Savalai Ramaswami Mudaliar CIE Kt was an Indian merchant, dubash, politician and philanthropist who was known for his wealth. He was also one of the early leaders of the Indian National Congress.- Early life :...
: A well known Philanthropist who endowed a hospital and dispensary in the Native infirmary - Nataraja Mudaliar-Tamil Cinema Producer
- Arcot Narayanaswami MudaliarArcot Narayanaswami MudaliarRai Bahadur Arcot Narayanaswami Mudaliar , middle name often anglicized to Narrainswami, was a Tamil businessman, land developer and philantropist who is best known for his role in the construction of the Karnataka High Court building in Bangalore in 1868.- Early life :Narayanaswami was born to...
, Builder and philantropist. Consctructed the Bangalore High Court. - N. V. NatarajanN. V. NatarajanN. V. Natarajan was an Indian politician of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was a founding member of the DMK. He served as the Minister of Labour and Backward Classes in the Tamil Nadu government during 1967-75.-Biography:N. V. Natarajan was...
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-DMK Politician - Gurusamy Mudaliar-Renowned Doctor
- Dr.M.Varadarasan: Novelist and writer also known as Dr. Mu. Va.
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