Ezhavathy (or Ezhawati, Vathi; Kavutheeya, Kavuthiyya(n), in Malabar) are a sub-caste in Kerala. They are traditionally barbers to the Ezhava caste, and would not work for any other class, even the Nampootiri Brahmins,[1] and are ranked along with the Velakkathala Nayar and Nassuvan.[2] The caste also serves as priests to the Iluvar caste (of which they are a part).[3]