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Ganaka or Kaniyar is the caste name of traditional astrologers with origins in the states of Kerala and Karnataka. They are known by various other names such as Kanisan, Kanisu, Kani, Kaniyar Panicker, Kalari Panicker, Kalari Kurup, kaniyan, Balyaya, etc. in different local regions.
Their ancestors were the first group of ancient Brahmins who reached into the south India region, far ahead of the arrival of the alien Brahmins of pre-medieval era.
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Who are the famous peoples in ganaka or kanian caste?
Dr.Pachalloor Asokan, State President Kerala Ganaka Kanisa Sabha, an eminent astrologer and good orator.
Is chawariya caste schedule caste?
Yes Chawariya is a Gotra of caste of Valmiki community which is Scheduled Caste Chawariya's are belongs to valmiki community
When was Gabriel Gonsum Ganaka born?
Gabriel Gonsum Ganaka was born in 1937.
When did Gabriel Gonsum Ganaka die?
Gabriel Gonsum Ganaka died in 1999.
Is hegde caste is in seduled caste?
Hegde is backward community
A caste is a _______.?
Yes, it is a scheduled caste and a dhobi (washerman) community.
Is kanojiya caste a schedule caste?
Yes, it is a scheduled caste and a dhobi (washerman) community.
What is the caste and sub-caste of surname nagothakar?
It is a scheduled caste name, from the Chambhar community. Chambhars are shoemakers/tanners, a subgroup of the larger Dhangar community that can be considered "shudras".
What are the caste comes under BC community?
The caste comes as a certification representing the belonging to a specific caste. There are four different groups of castes that comes under the BC community.
What caste does the people of marathi surname hoval belong?
The Boudh caste of the Mahar (Dalit) community. It is a scheduled caste.
When and why the Kaniyar or Ganaka discontinued sacred thread?
In karnataka the kaniyar community has never discontinued sacred thread ceremony.it will be invaribly celebrated at the young age of the boy .
What caste or subcaste of Sikh community is shinh from?
In Sikh communities there is meant to be no caste system
