Description:
The Chokkanadhams are a Tamil-speaking community found in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka in India. They are also found in Sri Lanka. They are a sub-group of the Vanniyar community. The Chokkanadhams are a agricultural community and are mainly involved in the cultivation of rice, cotton, sugarcane and other crops. They are also involved in the production of textiles, dairy products and leather goods. The Chokkanadhams are a Hindu community and are traditionally Shaivaite Hindus. They are also found in the Christian community. The Chokkanadhams speak the Tamil language. The Chokkanadhams have a traditional martial art known as kalaripayattu.
