Ambalavasi, Ambalavāsi, Ampalavasi, Ampalavāsi: 2 definitions
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Ambalavasi means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Wikipedia: India HistoryAmbalavasi (or Ampalavasi, lit. “temple-dwelling”) is the generic name for a group of castes among Hindus in Kerala, India, who have traditionally rendered temple services. The Ambalavasis are broadly divided into two groups, being those who wear the sacred thread and those who do not.
1a. Sacred thread wearers (Pushpaka Brahmins)
- Pushpaka (Pushpakan Unni);
- Nambeesan;
- Theeyatt Unni;
- Kurukkal;
- Puppalli;
- Plappalli (Pilappalli);
- Nambidi;
1b. Sacred thread wearers (Others)
- Chakyar;
- Nambiar;
2. Threadless Ambalavasis
- Pisharody;
- Marar;
- Varyar;
- Pothuval.
Ambalavāsi refers to the “temple servants” of Kerala temples.—Different communities of functionaries traditionally called temple servants (ambalavāsi) perform rituals by means of music, and they are also hierarchically organized. The most important among them belong to the Mārār community.
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Partial matches: Ambala, Vaci, Vasi.
Starts with: Ampalavaci.
Ends with: Ampalavaci.
Full-text: Marar, Pisharati, Nambiyassan, Pushpakan, Pramani, Chakkiyar, Nambidi, Nambiyar, Kurukkal, Adikal, Variyar, Nattupattan, Pilappalli, Tiyattunni, Poduval, Brahmani, Puppalli.
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