Ulladan

The Ulladan[1], also known as Nayadi or Nadi[2], are an indigenous[3] Scheduled Tribe group found in Kerala, south India. In the 2011 census their population was estimated to be around 16,230[2]. They are primarily located in the Kasaragod District of Kerala.[citation needed]

The Ulladan have mostly converted to Hinduism. Sastha, Siva and Bhadrakali are especially worshipped. A pilgrimage centre to them is Sabarimala Sastha temple.[2]

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  1. ^ The Journal of the Anthropological Survey of India. The Survey. 2002.
  2. ^ a b c "Indigenous Communities of Kerala – Kerala Forest Department". Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  3. ^ Misra, Unknown (2004). Studies in Indian Anthropology:. ISBN 978-81-7033-850-5. The social and historical background of the ullada is not clearly established . However, it is generally considered that the communities like Kadar, Paniyar, Vedar, Ulladan and Urali are indigenous and others like Mala araya ...
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