Pothuval
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Pothuval (Poduval) is a caste of Pushpaka Brahmins (Ambalavasis) in Kerala. There are two classes in Pothuval community: Akappothuval and Purappthuval. Akappothuval works inside the Chuttampalam and Purappothuval works outside the Chuttampalam.
Purappothuval comprises Mālappothuval and Chendappothuval. Mālappothuvals, like Varriers and pushpakan Unnis, are garland makers. Chendappothuvals, like Marars in Kochi, are temple musicians. A pothuval house is known as Pothuvattu.
[edit] Historical References
Hermann Gundert illustrated Pothuvals as Ardhabrahmana (Semi-Brahmin) in his Dictionary. It is believed that they are migrants from Karnataka. It is also believed that originally they were Jainas and later, in the post-Vedic period, they were converted to Hindus.
[edit] Prominent Pothuvals
- R. Vasudeva Pothuval - Archiologist.
- Krishnankutti Pothuval - Chenda Artist
- Appukkutti Pothuval - Maddala Artist
- A. P. Sankaran Malapothuval - Critique
- Nawab Rajendran, (the father of Indian class action suit / public interest litigation)
- Neralattu Rama Poduval - ( Sopanam artist, recipient of kendra sahitya akademi award)
[edit] See also
- Pushpaka Brahmins
- Sree Pushpaka Seva Sangham
- Pushpakadhwani
- List of Ambalavasi Families
