| 词条 | Vannar |
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| group = Vannar | native_name = | native_name_lang = | image = File:Seventy-two Specimens of Castes in India (58).jpg | population = 20,72,625 [1] | regions = {{flag|India}} {{center|{{small|Other significant population centers:}}}}{{hlist|{{flag|Sri Lanka}}}} | langs = {{hlist|Tamil}} | rels = {{hlist|Hindu | Muslim | Christian}} | related = {{hlist|Dhobi | Rajaka}} }}Vannar is a Tamil caste found primarily in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and northeastern parts of Sri Lanka. The community has traditionally been involved in laundry, exorcism and as ceremonial officiators.[2][3] They are in Tamil Nadu classified as Most Backward Class.[4] EtymologyThe word Vannar is thought to be derived from the Tamil word vannam meaning "beauty".[5] The chief of this community use the title Kattadi, meaning exorcist.[6] HistoryThe Vannars traditionally occupy the Sangam landscape Marutham.[7] The Vannars were also involved in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine.[8] The Vannars served as kudimakkal or domestic servants, who also gave importance as ceremonial officiators.[9] In the Tamil Nadu state of India, the Vannar's form 4 or 5% of the total population and they are considered Most backward caste. Their nature of business is laundry and agriculture. {{Citation needed|date=November 2016}} See also
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