Temples of Munnur (Historical Study)
by R. Muthuraman | 2016 | 67,784 words
This essay represents a historical study of the Temples in and around Munnur, situated in the Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka (India). Munnur is regarded as an important religious city for the followers of both Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The ancient history of Munnur traces to the reign of the Chola, from whom the city derives it's ...
Other Communities of Munnur Social Strata
Other communities like Chettiyar, Reddiar, Pipe-drummer, Potters, Sudras and other artisans lived in Munnur region. During the medieval period, most of the Tamil communities were distinguished from each other by their professions. For instance record of Rajendra I refer to the provisions of sufficient potteries to the Salai an Educational Institution of Munnjur. It is a testimony to the existence of the potters in Munnjur village.