Seerpadar | |
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![]() Chola princess Seerpada Devi | |
Religions | Shaivism |
Languages | Tamil |
Seerpadar (also written as Cirpatar or Seerpadam) is a Tamil caste found in the coastal regions of Eastern Province in Sri Lanka. [1] They are traditionally involved in agriculture. [2] They are chiefly found in the Veeramunai, Mandur, Thuraineelavanai, Kalmunai, Kurumanveli and Periye Kallar regions in the Batticaloa and Ampara District. [1] [3]
The Seerpadar caste derive their name and origin from a Chola queen known as Seerpada Devi, chronicled in inscriptions, copper plates and local poems. [4] According to them, their origin stems from the union of Seerpada Devi and the prince Sittathurai (also known as Balasimhan), the son of king Ukkirasinghan (legendary founder of Jaffna Kingdom). [1] The caste has been recorded in colonial records as being involved in cultivating activities and warriors. [2] [4]
Seerpadar | |
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![]() Chola princess Seerpada Devi | |
Religions | Shaivism |
Languages | Tamil |
Seerpadar (also written as Cirpatar or Seerpadam) is a Tamil caste found in the coastal regions of Eastern Province in Sri Lanka. [1] They are traditionally involved in agriculture. [2] They are chiefly found in the Veeramunai, Mandur, Thuraineelavanai, Kalmunai, Kurumanveli and Periye Kallar regions in the Batticaloa and Ampara District. [1] [3]
The Seerpadar caste derive their name and origin from a Chola queen known as Seerpada Devi, chronicled in inscriptions, copper plates and local poems. [4] According to them, their origin stems from the union of Seerpada Devi and the prince Sittathurai (also known as Balasimhan), the son of king Ukkirasinghan (legendary founder of Jaffna Kingdom). [1] The caste has been recorded in colonial records as being involved in cultivating activities and warriors. [2] [4]