Nadar Mahajana Sangam – Orgin, History, Details Nadars began their social and economic ascendance in the early 19th century. Mercantilism and Christianity played crucial roles in facilitating their upward mobility. The consolidation of the British rule in the southern districts opened new frontiers of trade and commerce. Nadars were quick to take advantage of the […]
Nadar History
Nadar Pettai Concept
Nadars – Establishment of Petai Concept (Secured warehouses for trading goods) It is history that Christianity and Missionary Services have influenced in the improvement of the Nadars who embraced Christiany in Southern India. It appears the Nadar elders of 19th Century who prefer not to get converted to Christianity but to absorb the good practices […]
Nadars – What they do?
Phenomenal has been the upward mobility of the Nadars of South India. Within a span of two centuries, they rose from near un-touchability to a position of social and economic power. >When history dawned on the Nadars, traditionally known as Shanars, they were found principally in the two southern districts of Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari. Palmyra […]
Nadar Community – An Overview
Nadars – An overview about Nadar Community – From Toddy Tappers to Business Tycoons An overview about Nadar Community Article Courtesy By: L. Sujanitha Nadar Community of South India are generally concentrated in the Southern most part of Tamil Nadu, India.They had originally emanated only from this region and though they have migrated all over […]
Nadars – Who Are they?
Nadar Community – Who Are they? Article Courtesy By: Dr.M.Immanuel Nadars are one of the earliest inhabitants of our land, Bharat, which was later called by the Arabs as “Al Hind”. In Biblical times they were known as the “People of Five Rivers”. But their origin is in the South, known to us as “Komari […]