History:
Sanmugavell is a Tamil Brahmin surname derived from the Sanskrit word ‘sanmukha’, meaning ‘having a face in all directions’.
Sanmugavells are believed to have originated in the ancient Tamil kingdom of Chola. The earliest known Sanmugavells were warriors and administrators in the Chola court.
Description:
Sanmugavells follow the traditional customs and practices of Tamil Brahmin culture. They observe religious festivals such as Pongal, celebrate weddings according to the traditional Hindu rituals, and practice vegetarianism.
Sanmugavells typically wear traditional clothing such as the mundu and angavastram, and observe customs such as the wearing of a sacred thread, or janeu.
Sanmugavells may also be known by other surnames such as Sanmugam, Sanmugan, Sanmuganan, Sanmugathai, and Sanmugavin.
