Description:
Chiploonkars are a people who live in the Chiploonkars region of the Western Highlands of Sri Lanka. They are a Hindu caste and their customs are similar to those of the other Hindu castes of the region. The Chiploonkars are believed to be descended from the Chitpavan Brahmin caste and some of their traditions, such as the wearing of the sacred thread, are similar to those of the other Hindu castes.



