Seerpadar


Seerpadar is a Tamil caste found in the coastal regions of Eastern Province in Sri Lanka. They are traditionally involved in fishing. They are chiefly found in the Veeramunai, Mandur, Thuraineelavanai, Kalmunai, Kurumanveli,Naavithanveli,Ezlaam kiraamam,Pathinainthaam kiraamam,Veppaiyadi,Vellaaveli,Paalaiyadiveddai,Muppathainthaam kiraamam,Muppathelaam kiraamam and Periye Kallar regions in the Batticaloa and Ampara District.

History

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. According to them, their origin stems from the union of Seerpada Devi and the prince Sittathurai, the son of king Ukkirasinghan. The caste has been recorded in colonial records as being involved in cultivating activities and warriors.

subtypes-Kudi

  • Sinthathiran kudi
  • Mudavan kudi

Seerpadar's Inscriptions

  • Veeramunai ceppedu
  • Thirukkovil ceppedu
  • Kokkaticholai ceppedu
  • Thuraineelavanai ceppedu
  • Thirukonamalai ceppedu

Notable people

Others