sentences:  In the 19th century, as with other Iyers, many of the Vadama joined, the judiciary of British India as lawyers and judges, or served in the Indian Civil and Revenue Services.Many others continued in the service of the kings of the princely states of Travancore, Mysore, Pudukottai, and Ramnad.While the religious rituals of the Vadama are, in almost all respects, identical with those of other Iyers, there are a few minor deviations from them.