Mukkuvar (India)

Mukkuvar is a maritime ethnic group found in the Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Eastern and North Western coastal regions of Sri Lanka. They are mostly found on the Malabar Coast, South Travancore Coast and Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, who have traditionally been involved in fishing and other maritime activities.

Mukkuvar
ReligionsHinduism, Christianity, Islam
LanguagesMalayalam, Tamil
Subdivisions
  • Northern division: Nalillakkar – Ponillam, Chembillam, Karillam, Kachillam
  • Southern division: Munillakkar – Chembillam, Karillam, Kachillam
Related groupsSri Lankan Mukkuvar, Mogaveera
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