Yes..Caste system is a reality and rigid in Kerala..But we only have very limited/vague history of it...More so for the last some 800-1000 years..beyond that??The rigid caste structure in kerala is well know to everybody. It is one of the most calcified in India. what is there to be confused ?
Just because I speak the truth, it does not make me a casteist......... just an incorrigible honest guy. You on the other hand are trying too hard to make it sound like caste in kerla was a joke. Not even the mallu's here would believe you.
Looks are important...Genetic studies on Indians have shown that caste has dictated breeding for the last 2000 years. Any mixing happened before that. That study was posted in pdf many moons back by me.
Studies have also shown that if you live with a partner for 30+ years, both of you start looking like each other.
I am not sure what you mean by "typical" Jew or Arab or Nair look. There is NO "typical" look. We all look different and we all look the same.
I myself have been mistaken for a Tamil Iyengar, a punjabi and a UP bhaiya. What does that tell you ? My maternal aunt has "cat" eyes. What does that tell you ?
I have a nephew and an cousin who looks so fair that they looks like Europeans, he's even got brown hair ! I have been asked if my nephew lives in the US !! I have an aunt and a cousin who is so dark that even africans look fairer than her
It is foolish to go by looks.
Continuing on this discussions on Nairs there is evidence to indicate the Nair's were also native to the land of kerala and not outsiders. One of the most intriguing features of Nairs are their devotion to snakes or Nagas.
This could indicate to their tribal origin or could equally mean a pragmatic approach to nature. After all they were living in a land which was full of snakes. It made sense to respect them.
But it is indicative of a society and culture that chooses to live with nature and not change nature to suite its needs.
Another fascinating feature was the ancient practice of elongating the earlobes by making a hole in it and streaking it. Almost all ancient pictures and representation of Nairs show this elongated ear lobes.
This act of self mutilation is a tribal custom.
Similar practice among the tamil vellalar women.
Only Nair men and women used to put large gold earrings in that hole. Now you know where the mallu love for gold comes from. Nair fascination for gold was a never ending love affair.
This practice of using gold seems to have come much later and probability had much to do with the gold trade that happened with the rest of the world, from arabs to greeks to romans.
Below is a picture from 1680 of possibly a Nair man and his wife. Observe the elongated ear lobes and martial build.
Syrian Christian ladies of Kerala also used to wear Large gold earrings..Its called 'kunukku" in Malayalam..Continuing on this discussions on Nairs there is evidence to indicate the Nair's were also native to the land of kerala and not outsiders. One of the most intriguing features of Nairs are their devotion to snakes or Nagas.
This could indicate to their tribal origin or could equally mean a pragmatic approach to nature. After all they were living in a land which was full of snakes. It made sense to respect them.
But it is indicative of a society and culture that chooses to live with nature and not change nature to suite its needs.
Another fascinating feature was the ancient practice of elongating the earlobes by making a hole in it and streaking it. Almost all ancient pictures and representation of Nairs show this elongated ear lobes.
This act of self mutilation is a tribal custom.
Similar practice among the tamil vellalar women.
Only Nair men and women used to put large gold earrings in that hole. Now you know where the mallu love for gold comes from. Nair fascination for gold was a never ending love affair.
This practice of using gold seems to have come much later and probability had much to do with the gold trade that happened with the rest of the world, from arabs to greeks to romans.
Below is a picture from 1680 of possibly a Nair man and his wife. Observe the elongated ear lobes and martial build.
Continuing on this discussions on Nairs there is evidence to indicate the Nair's were also native to the land of kerala and not outsiders. One of the most intriguing features of Nairs are their devotion to snakes or Nagas.
This could indicate to their tribal origin or could equally mean a pragmatic approach to nature. After all they were living in a land which was full of snakes. It made sense to respect them.
But it is indicative of a society and culture that chooses to live with nature and not change nature to suite its needs.
Another fascinating feature was the ancient practice of elongating the earlobes by making a hole in it and streaking it. Almost all ancient pictures and representation of Nairs show this elongated ear lobes.
This act of self mutilation is a tribal custom.
Similar practice among the tamil vellalar women.
Only Nair men and women used to put large gold earrings in that hole. Now you know where the mallu love for gold comes from. Nair fascination for gold was a never ending love affair.
This practice of using gold seems to have come much later and probability had much to do with the gold trade that happened with the rest of the world, from arabs to greeks to romans.
Below is a picture from 1680 of possibly a Nair man and his wife. Observe the elongated ear lobes and martial build.
We all were at some point.
so what???..its quite natural..every castes have their own unique style...just look that Tamil vellalar women..her earring style are also bit different from Nair style..Specially for you ...... kerala christian lady. Sect not know.
If you observe closely, the earring styles are different.
Also a kerala muslim lady dressed in an old style.
