Ramu Kaviyoor

Part 2 Division of Brahmin s - Kaviyoor Before 12 th Century C.E - Temple Epigraphs-Kaviyoor from 12 th Century C.E - Structure of Pathillam and Administration – Pathillam Potti s – Deshams of Kaviyoor – Manakkal Namputhirippad s Last Updated : July 28, 2019 Before discussing about the rulers ( Brahmin s) of Kaviyoor, I may venture to comment on the caste structure of the Brahmins. Their complex categorization too is not devoid of controversy. [Those who are familiar with social history of Brahmin s may skip this]. Division of Brahmin s The Brahmin s entered Kerala in batches mainly from southern Karnataka. The early immigrants, having arrogated the administration of villages, did not recognize the later immigrants on par with themselves. This resulted in division of Brahmin s. The 32 Brahmin Grāmam s set up by them are: Payyannur, Perumcellur (Taliparamba), Alathur, Karanthola (probably near Mancheri), Chokiram (Sukapuram), Panniyur, Karakkatu (near Man