Nambeesan

Nambeesan (also written as Nambisan, Nambissan, Nambiyassan or Nampeesan) is a Brahmin caste of Kerala. They usually help the main priest in temples. They have to wear the sacred thread and considered descendants of Brahmins and Kshatriyas. Most of the older settlements are in and around temples(ambalam in malayalam) hence called ambalavasis too.

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.[1][2][3]

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References

  1. ↑ Nampoothiri, M.V. Vishnu (2012). Folklore: The Identity of Culture. Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Kerala. p. 73.
  2. ↑ Induchudan, V.T. (1969). The Secret Chamber: A Historical, Anthropological & Philosophical Study of the Kodungallur Temple. Cochin Devaswom Board. p. 260.
  3. ↑ George, K.M. (1956). Ramacharitam and the Study of Early Malayalam. National Book Stall. p. 13.
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