Description:
CHAITRAMSING is a Tamil Brahmin surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'chaitya', meaning an assembly or a place of worship. The Chaityamsing family is one of the oldest and most prominent Brahmin families in Tamil Nadu. They are also known as the Chaitramsingkars. The Chaityamsingkars are originally from the city of Thanjavur in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. They are a Scheduled Caste. The Chaityamsingkars are also known as the 'Thanjavur Brahmins'. The Chaityamsingkars are a merchant caste and have been involved in the trade of spices and other goods. They are also involved in the manufacture of jewellery and pottery. The Chaityamsingkars have a long history of scholarship and have played a significant role in the cultural life of Thanjavur. The Chaityamsingkars are a Vaishnavaite community. They are also involved in the traditional art of painting. The Chaityamsingkars are a Scheduled Caste.
