Description:
The Achakams are a Scheduled Tribe found in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in India. The Achakams are also found in the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Achakams are a sub-group of the Ezhavas. They are a Hindu community and their customs and culture are closely related to that of the Ezhavas. The Achakams are believed to be descendants of the Solar Dynasty of the Sun god, Surya. The Achakams are also known as the Kottaras.
