Ambalavasi
Ambalavasi is the name of a Kerala group of communities (conclussion of various sub casts of Nairs and Brahmins) composed of a number of Hindu castes such as Pushpakas (Unni, Nambeesan, etc.), Chakyars, Moothaths, Kurukkals, Warriers, Marars, Nambiars, Pisharody, Poduvals etc. Traditionally, they perform temple related jobs and art forms. All the above groups are belonging to upper cast of Hindu cast system and many of the above groups are part of Nair community of Kerala.
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