Nambeesan Explained

Nambeesan (also written as Nambisan, Nambissan, Nambiyassan or Nampeesan) is a Ambalavasi[1] [2] caste of Kerala, India.

Brahmanippattu

The women of the Nambeesan caste, known as Brahmani Ammas, are entitled to perform Brahmanippattu, a type of domestic devotional offering performed usually in connection with marriages.[3] [4] [5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangam. 2020-08-08. spssworld.com. 28 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028140833/http://spssworld.com/about.aspx?pagetype=history. dead.
  2. Book: Caste System in Kerala.
  3. Book: Nampoothiri, M.V. Vishnu . Folklore: The Identity of Culture . Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Kerala . 2012 . 73 .
  4. Book: Induchudan, V.T. . The Secret Chamber: A Historical, Anthropological & Philosophical Study of the Kodungallur Temple. Cochin Devaswom Board. 1969 . 260 .
  5. Book: George, K.M. . Ramacharitam and the Study of Early Malayalam. National Book Stall. 1956 . 13 .

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