The Vannar (Tamil: வண்ணார்) caste is primarily in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.They are also known by the names Rajaka and Dhobi.
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History
In the Tamil Nadu state of India, the Vannar's form 4 or 5% of the total population and they are considered Most backward caste. Their nature of business is laundry and agriculture. Their social status need help and the community is requesting Tamil Nadu Government to move them into Schedule caste and Government promised them to move them into Schedule caste over and over again but ignoring them from long time. Primary reason for this is from this community there is no representation in any higher positions in politics,nor any sort of government representation. In other parts of country it is well known as Dhobi caste and there in schedule caste.
Legend about origin
Vannar claim that they are the descendants of Virabhadra,Since the descendants of Virabhadra use Vannar name for their caste.
Distribution
The Vannar community is listed as an Schedule Castes and Other Backward Class in some regions and 'Different Names' of India,These include: