Description:
The Chinakoraiah surname is derived from the Tamil word 'chinakora' which means 'goldsmith.' The Chinakoraiahs are a Tamil-speaking community who migrated to Sri Lanka in the late 19th century. They are now found throughout the country, but are particularly concentrated in the central and eastern provinces. The Chinakoraiahs are a traditional agricultural community, and their main occupations are farming and goldsmithing. They are also involved in carpentry, tanning, and weaving. The Chinakoraiahs are a devout Hindu community, and their customs include worship of Hindu gods and goddesses, and observance of Hindu religious rituals. The Chinakoraiahs speak Tamil, and they also speak Sinhala.
