Cholan Nadars

Seenanthoppu Nadars

“Ivarraajahs”, now worshiped as “Kaval Deivam” in southern Tamil Nadu, belong to clan of Cholas, but after continuous invasions, their once vast empire became one “Kuruneela Rajiyam” (Very small territory, ruling very few villages).

Ivarraajahs were five brothers, they altogether ruled the territory, their territory was invaded over the night and because of that they had to flee away. They spilt and hide in small villages, as years passed they settled there itself. 

One rajah settled in “Kayamozhi” and other one in “Seenanthoppu”. There is no track of other 3 brothers and their family. They survived in the villages for couple of centuries as landlords and physicians.


Seenanthoppu Nadars, claim that they are the decedents of the Great Cholas, and they have “cholan” after their sir name.


The Seenanthoppu Nadars lived an extraordinary life, they moved their bases to Poraiyar (Near Mayiladuthurai) and attained high status in society and none of other Nadars have achieved what they have done in those days, they were as wealthy as the Kings, the distillery industry they owned was the biggest in those days and spread all over the Deccan.