Goundar Community

The name of our community is derived from the word 'Ka Meendar', meaning 'Kanakathai azhiththu vilai nilangalai uruvakkiyavarkal' (one who converted forests into arable land). We are noted for our modern outlook and upward social mobility...

On the specified day, the three arumaikaarars (respected elder of the community who actually conducts the marriage), after planting the 'Muhurthakaal', will go to an anthill of white ants, offer prayer, gather sacred earth in three baskets and bring the same to the wedding place.