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)
There is no clear history about birth or life of Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan available yet. However there is a belief prevails as Thunchathth Ramanujan Ezhuthachan was a member of Ezhuthachan(Kadupattan) community. Being a vaishnava(Ramanuja) sect member he was called as Ramanujan. And his real name was "Thunchan"(The youngest child). According to K. Balakrishna Kurup, Thunchchath Ezhuthachan was a member of Ezhuthachan(Kadupattan) community and Ezhuthachan led his life as a teacher by following celibacy throughout his life.
independent researcher in local history from Kadampazhipuram, Palakkad; supports conclusion of K. Balakrishna Kurup about Thunchathth Ezhuthachan's caste. Historian also expressing the same opinion.