Gramani is a subgroup in nadars as well as name for ancient Sinhala leaders

Topic started by u.r.s (@ mail.britishcouncil.lk) on Thu Jan 16 06:45:54 .
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There is a claim that nadars[shenan vellalas]are directly connected to the ruling elite of ancient south indian kingdoms

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From: me (@ ) on: Sun Jul 11 05:18:19

Nadars do not use vellala tag anywhere, anytime.
Though Nadars and Gramanis may not be the same community, both can call themselves brother in laws. In Tamil Nadu Nadars and Gramanis are almost considered the same caste. But Srilankan gramanis have lost touch with nadars and vice versa after the fall of Pandyan kingdom.
I guess even tamil Gramanis and sinhala gramanis do not have connections anymore.