Description:
The Chittirathers are a Tamil-speaking Hindu community found in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. They are also known as the Chittiraiyars or Chittiraiyar Koothu Vellalars. The community is believed to have migrated from the present-day state of Kerala in the early medieval period. The Chittirathers are a Scheduled Caste. They are mainly agriculturalists and small traders. The Chittirathers are believed to have originated from the region around the town of Chittur in Kerala. The community is also found in the districts of Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad. The Chittirathers are a Hindu community, and they practice Hinduism. The Chittirathers are also involved in traditional Tamil culture and customs. The Chittirathers speak the Tamil language. There are several variations of the Chittirathers surname. The most common variations are Chittiratheru, Chittiratheruva, and Chittiratheruvan.
