Origin and History
In modern times the Velamas are classed as "Upper Shudras". However, they consider themselves to once have been warriors.
According to Cynthia Talbot, Velama and Padmanayaka are not synonymous.Velama and Padmanayaka were listed as separate communities in Bhimeswara Puranamu.
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