Ezhuthachan (caste)
Ezhuthachan(, , '), also known as Kadupattan(, , ') is a caste native to the Indian state of Kerala. It is classified as an Other Backward Class by the Government of India under its system of positive discrimination.
Ezhuthachan (caste)
In Kerala they were treated as shudra. But it was permitted to go and pray until the "Sacrificial stone(Balikkallu)" of temple. Some of the other communities called the men of the community "Pattarappan"(, , ') and the women as "Pattathiyaramma"(, , '). In government records Kadupattans referred as the "Choular"(People from the Chola country).
It is believed that Zamorin had placed them in a high position in society . The envy of the Zamorin's minister (Mangattachan) have put them under the burden of low class shudra in society. "Pattanam pizhaithavar"(Those who lost status)Kadupattans were called by the other community like that. Although Ezhuthachan caste very similar to those of Nair(Even though some records classify them as Nair), they have nothing to do with the Nair community. Perhaps they have adopted to the traditional methods present in Kerala after arrival.