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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.
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ISBN : 9788121265805
Pages : 44
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