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Nambiars are predominantly there in North Kerala and not South as stated in the page. Most of the Nair families in Kasargod (Nileshwar, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Chervathur, and Eastern sides to it) and Kannur (Payyanur included, Taliparamba, Tellicherry etc) are Nambiars.

The Title Nambiar

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Nambiar means 'Principal Chief'. This title was actually given Nairs and Ambalavasis according to their profession. Kiriyathil Nair Nambiars are also called Kiriyam Nambiars, they are non-vegetarians. Where as Amabalavasi Nambiars are pure vegetarians. There are Amabalavasi Nambiar families in North Malabar. Today the title Nambiar is used by Amabalavasi, Vellalar, Bunt(Samanthan Nambiar) and all Nair castes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.96.3.48 (talk) 15:54, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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Kindly donot confuse the occupations of the Malabar-nayar-nambiars and Ambalavasi-nambiars of Palakkad.Though a notable exception of this phenomenon would be the Charalil(ചരലില്‍) Tharavadu(തറവാട്) in Ottapalam taluk of Palakkad who are Nair-Nambiar's. However this is due to early migration from the northern malabar.

I have noticed that the earlier referenced and anthropologically fidel article stating the occupation of Malabar-nair-nambiars have been replaced with both ambalavasi and nair sect pages showing ambalavasi professions !!!!!. Since this is untrue i have reverted to the older version. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 134.99.165.172 (talk) 19:54, 11 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nambiar is a title used by Nairs not a subcaste

These are the Proper Nair sub castes

Samantan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samantan

Illathu Nair -
https://wikipediiaarticles.blogspot.com/2014/12/illathu-nair_13.html?m=1

Swaroopathil Nair / Charna Nair -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swaroopathil_Nair

Illathil Nair of Malabar -
https://wikipediiaarticles.blogspot.com/2014/12/illathil-nair-of-malabar-districts.html?m=1

Kiriyathu Nair -
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kiryathil_Nair&wprov=rarw1

Northern Rajaah (talk) 07:19, 3 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have an objection that, Nambiars are not a subcast of Nairs, Because, they are very powerful and land lords from north kerala. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.223.25.100 (talk) 06:03, 12 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Peacock usages

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Kindly keep the article devoid of peacock terms and adequately referenced . Users like Anandks07 are simply engaged in ego satistfying reversals. In case there is discontent about a section let us discuss about it —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sanam001 (talk • contribs) 09:15, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pottan Theyyam

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There is no adequate proof given to substantiate any claim made in this section. The validity of the relationship between Nambiars and Pottan Theyyam should be checked. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Akhil.bharathan (talk • contribs) 05:38, 19 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

mattu from Peruvannan not from Thiyyan

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I have done a minor edit and added new citation and made clear that mattu gets from Peruvannan (Washerman) not from Thiyyan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Irajeevwiki (talk • contribs) 06:27, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Nambiar as subcaste of Nair

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Is it really required to club Nambiar as sub caste of Nair? I guess, this is a recent phenomenon we see after NSS was formed. Compared to Nairs of south, Nambiars were more powerful and more friendly with other Hindu castes in the region. Theyyam is a well known example where they participate with other castes of the area.192.55.79.164 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 05:06, 29 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A few years ago there was a small group of very enthusiastic Nair people creating all sorts of Nair-related articles on Wikipedia. A lot of them were poor, as was the main article, because the sourcing was bad and/or they were just attempts to "big up" the Nair community. Bearing in mind that the sources in this article are in many cases obscure, do you have any reliable sources that verify the Nambiar are not in fact a Nair subcaste? - Sitush (talk)

Redirecting

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An anonymous editor has now twice tried to redirect this article to Nair. I think it needs a discussion because aspects of it are sourced and so it would seem to be a merge candidate, if indeed it should even cease to be a stand-alone article. Thoughts, please. - Sitush (talk) 15:23, 28 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Should not be merged. Nambiar is a title given to Nairs in the North, but not all northern Nairs are Nambiars. Customs and traditions do differ slightly with southern Nairs- eg. complete absence of Talikettu ceremony (though occurs now due to imitation of other cultures), and roles in society also differed. If anything the article should be expanded with further referenced information.114.77.114.25 (talk) 21:04, 22 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

semi protection

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Nambiar (Nair subcaste)

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Semi-protection: High level of IP vandalism. Kalangot (talk)

Extended Protection Edit Request

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can you add this video where the ceremony of granting nambiar by king?

Granting of the titles Nambiar and Kaimal in nov 2025 , a continuing traditional ceremony conducted by the Nileswaram Raja since the time when local rulers held authority.

Madankoolon (talk) 19:55, 8 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. NotJamestack (talk) 22:02, 8 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Nambiār, also known as Nambiyār, is a sub-group of the Indian Nair caste. Majority were jenmi landlords in the Malabar region.[1][2]

In earlier days, Nambiar women, like most women of Nair clans of North Malabar (present-day Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad districts) would not marry Nair men of South Malabar (present-day Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur districts).[2][3]


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Nambiār, also known as Nambiyār, is a sub-group of the Indian Nair caste. Majority were jenmi landlords in the Malabar region.[4][2]

In earlier days, Nambiar women, like most women of Nair clans of North Malabar (present-day Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad districts) would not marry Nair men of South Malabar (present-day Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur districts).[2][5]

Granting of the titles Nambiar and Kaimal in nov 2025 , a continuing traditional ceremony conducted by the Nileswaram Raja since the time when local rulers held authority.


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[[File:Granting of the titles Nambiar and Kaimal in 2025 , a continuing traditional ceremony conducted by the Nileswaram Raja since the time when local rulers held authority.webm|thumb|Granting of the titles Nambiar and Kaimal in nov 2025 , a continuing traditional ceremony conducted by the Nileswaram Raja since the time when local rulers held authority.]]

 Not done: The video you want to add does not support any material in the actual article. Further to that, the use of a news clip uploaded by a user who claims to be the news organisation, then requested to be added to multiple articles by another user not three hours later also raises WP:NOTPROMO concerns to me. As above so below 23:00, 20 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Extended Edit Request

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Grammar edit to the lead.

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Nambiār, also known as Nambiyār, is a sub-group of the Indian Nair caste. Majority were jenmi landlords in the Malabar region.[6][2]

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Nambiār, also known as Nambiyār, is a subcaste of the Nair caste in Kerala, India. The majority of them were the Jenmimar (feudal landlords) of the Malabar region.[7][2] ~2025-40767-32 (talk) 18:34, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Day Creature (talk) 19:10, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
  1. ^ Younger, Paul (1993). "Hindu-Christian Worship Settings in South India". In Coward, Harold (ed.). Hindu-Christian Dialogue: Perspectives and Encounters. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 192. ISBN 978-81-208-1158-4.
  2. ^ a b c d e f British Indian Government of Madras (1891). Malabar Marriage Commission Report.
  3. ^ Miller, Eric J. (1955). "Village Structure in North Kerala". In Srinivas, M. N. (ed.). India's Villages. Bombay: Media Promoters & Publishers.
  4. ^ Younger, Paul (1993). "Hindu-Christian Worship Settings in South India". In Coward, Harold (ed.). Hindu-Christian Dialogue: Perspectives and Encounters. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 192. ISBN 978-81-208-1158-4.
  5. ^ Miller, Eric J. (1955). "Village Structure in North Kerala". In Srinivas, M. N. (ed.). India's Villages. Bombay: Media Promoters & Publishers.
  6. ^ Younger, Paul (1993). "Hindu-Christian Worship Settings in South India". In Coward, Harold (ed.). Hindu-Christian Dialogue: Perspectives and Encounters. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 192. ISBN 978-81-208-1158-4.
  7. ^ Younger, Paul (1993). "Hindu-Christian Worship Settings in South India". In Coward, Harold (ed.). Hindu-Christian Dialogue: Perspectives and Encounters. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 192. ISBN 978-81-208-1158-4.