Description:
The Chintamanipet name is derived from the Tamil word 'chinna' meaning 'small' and 'manipettai' meaning 'pet dog'. The name may have originated in the Tamil region of Sri Lanka. The Chintamanipet people are descended from Tamil settlers who migrated to the region in the late 18th century. The Chintamanipet people are Hindu and their culture and customs are similar to those of the Tamil people. The Chintamanipet people speak a dialect of Tamil. The Chintamanipet people are relatively small in number and are concentrated in the Tamil region of Sri Lanka.
