Ayar
Ayar was an ethnic group of India and were possibly related to the historic Yadava people mentioned in the Puranas.[1][2]
In the early Sangam literature, the Ayars are described as having occupied the mullai or 'forest region'. The word Ayar is derived from the Dravidian word "A" meaning 'cow'. However, they are also known by other names, including Kone, Konar and Idaiyar.[3][4]
References
- ^ Padmaja, T. Temples of Krishna in South India: History, Art and Traditions in Tamilnadu. University of Mysore. p. 35.
- ^ van Bakel, M.; Hagesteijn, Renée; van de Velde, Piet. Pivot politics: changing cultural identities in early state formation processes. University of Leiden. p. 165.
- ^ Neolithic Cattle-Keepers of South India page 101. Cambridge University Press. p. 101.
- ^ Religious festivals in South India and Sri Lanka page 128. Manohar Publications. p. 128.