Culture and Customs
The Culture and Customs of the Sengunthars is similar to most tamilians. However there are differences in customs between the various divisions of Sengunthar. The significant difference being that some divisions are more kootam conservative than other Sengunthar groups when it comes to marriage partners.
There is a diverse culture and customs among Sengunthar. Sengunthar follow the local custom and culture of the region where they live. While some Sengunthar groups follow the kootam culture, some groups do not follow kootam culture for marriage.
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