Kaimal

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Kaimal, derived from 'Kai' and 'Mal' meaning hand and sword, was a title which was given to high nobles. These Nobles were also responsible for the protection of Temples which was a main aspect of every Hindu citizen of Kerala. Kaimals were people who were close to the Rajahs who awarded the title to them.

Later with the passage of time Kaimal, like all titles, became hereditary and formed into an upper subcaste of Feudal Lords and Landlords of the Nair community.

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    Kaimals follow vaishnava discipline like vegitarianism and the following of scriptural instructions.


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