Seerpadar
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Seerpadar (also written as Cirpatar or Seerpadam) is a Tamil caste found in the coastal regions of Eastern Province in Sri Lanka.[1] They are traditionally involved in farming.[2] They are chiefly found in the Veeramunai, Mandur, Thuraineelavanai, Kalmunai,Chenaikudiyiruppu,Kanchikudicharu, Kurumanveli,Naavithanveli,Ezlaam kiraamam,Pathinainthaam kiraamam,Veppaiyadi,Vellaaveli,Paalaiyadiveddai,Muppathainthaam kiraamam,Muppathelaam kiraamam and Periye Kallar regions in the Batticaloa and Ampara District.[1][3]
Early history
The Seerpadar caste derive their name and origin from a Chola queen known as Seerpada Devi, chronicled in inscriptions, copper plates and local poems.[4] According to them, their origin stems from the union of Seerpada Devi and the prince Sittathurai (also known as Balasimhan), the son of king Ukkirasinghan (legendary founder of Jaffna Kingdom).[1] The caste has been recorded in colonial records as being involved in cultivating activities and warriors. [2][4]
subtypes-Kudi
- Sinthathiran kudi
- Mudavan kudi
Seerpadar's Inscriptions
- Veeramunai ceppedu
- Thirukkovil ceppedu
- Kokkaticholai ceppedu
- Thuraineelavanai ceppedu
- Thirukonamalai ceppedu