Mannadiyar
Mannadiyar (or Mannadiar) is a title and last name originating in South India. Etymology
Mannadiar is an honorific title possessed by ancient landlords. The word is rooted from Mun or Maṇṇú (earth) and Nēṭiyavar or  (lords, Jenmi or earners) clubbed to form Mannadiars. History
Mannadiyar is a title, which the Angarath and Vadaseri families of Kerala have. Mannadiyars are Hindus who follow a mixture of Shavaism and Vaishnavism. The palm leaf manuscripts in the possession of Mannadiyars, relate to several Malayalam works of poets from Kerala. Mannadiyars regularly read the Adhyatma Ramayana during the Ramayana masam in Kerala. They are also said to be descendants of Pazhayakottai Pattakaraar Mandradiyars of Kongu Vellalar Gounder. They own the rights to open the western gate of Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Coimbatore as they once owned all lands west of the temple. They are also disiples of Perur Adeenam. Traditions and customs
There are some rituals and ceremonies which closely resemble that of Kongu Vellalar zamins of Kongu Nadu. See also
 Nair

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Social groups of Kerala
Surnames of Indian origin