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[edit] Order of origin theories

Does anyone have a preference on what seems to be the dominant origin theory? The origin lead section is a mess. From what I recall, the Sri Lankan connection was supposedly the dominant theory. The language otherwise is difficult to decipher (and is completely badly sourced as well). Also, the Shaivite Roots section seem to be more about the origin of the religious beliefs, rather than the origin of the people. Those are two separate items which should be organized as such. -- Ricky81682 (talk) 08:30, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

What Srilankan connection? Srilankan’s themselves believe that they are out of India. In my mind there is no doubt the 'mokuvas' and 'ezhavas' are the original sons of the soil. http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/perera/wheel100.html. --Keralone (talk) 09:33, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

The actual 'sons of the soil' of Kerala are the tribals and dalits and not Ezhavas. Ezhavas probably came to Kerala during the 3rd Century BC from Sri Lanka. Of course, most of the Sri Lankans migrated from Bihar. All historical records point to this theory. The only exception being that by Velu Pillai which claims that they indeed migrated from Pandya kingdom. The budhist roots and physical aspects of Ezhavas give more credence to the ‘Srilankan’ theory of origin that anything else.--Lambodharan —Preceding comment was added at 08:52, 16 March 2008 (UTC)