Why did nadars converted to Christianity?
In 1680, the first congregation of Nadars was started at Vaddakankulam with the conversion of Nadar women and a church was built accordingly in 1685. A permanent mission was established in 1701. Some Nadars accepted Christianity through will and some accepted it due to their aversion to local beliefs.
Which religion is fastest growing in India?
Islam is the fastest-growing religion in India. Growth rate of Muslims has been consistently higher than the growth rate of Hindus, ever since the census data of independent India has been available.
Which religion is more in Tamilnadu?
Hinduism is the largest religion of Tamil Nadu. The total number of Hindus in Tamil Nadu as per 2011 Indian census is 63,188,168 which forms 89\% of the total population of Tamil Nadu.
Who brought Islam to Kerala?
570–632). Perumal’s proselytisers, led by Malik ibn Dinar, established a series of mosques in his kingdom and north of it, thus facilitating the expansion of Islam in Kerala.
What is Kalaris in Kerala?
Kalaris in Kerala had the system of initiating children into the world of letters by making them write ‘Thampuran Thunai’, which means ‘May God help me,’ in rice. Along with the alphabets, the basics of the martial art, kalaripayattu, were also taught in the kalaris run by the families of Panickers.
Do Panickers still exist in Kerala?
Such families still exist in Paravur, Kura, Muvattupuzha, Kadamattom, Kothamangalam and Kalloopara. Both Christian and Hindu students were trained at such kalaris. The Christian Panickers had rights and powers in nearby temples (Mathew, Daniel, Kerala Christava Samskaram).
Which of the following is an important crop in Kerala?
In the agricultural sector, coconut, tea, coffee, cashew and spices are important. The state is situated between Arabian Sea to the west and Western Ghats mountain ranges to the east.
What are the similarities between Hinduism and Christianity?
One could see a close resemblance between the Hindu and Christian ways when it comes to ceremonies related to birth, horoscope, naming, initiation into the world of letters, marriage, death, funeral rites and such others. Before the advent of the Portuguese, Christianity was adopted only by the creamy layer of the society.