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The 24-Manai Telugu Chettiars and Their Clan Deities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Chettiar community has been present in South India since the time of kings. From ancient times, they have been engaged in trade, import-export, and small-scale businesses. The term “Chettiar” refers broadly to a social group. Within this community,several subgroups exist, such as the 24-Manai Telugu Chettiars, Nattukottai Chettiars, and Kongu Chettiars, among others. This study focuses specifically on the 24-Manai Telugu Chettiars and their clan deities, documenting their traditions and heritage based on field research.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17346700

Authors: K. Ragupathi, P. Shanti

Language: English

Topic: South Asian Studies and Diaspora

Subfield: Philosophy

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7105179872

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