Nayanar
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Nayanar can refer to:
- NayanarsNayanarsThe Nayanars or Nayanmars were Shaivite devotional poets of Tamil Nadu, active between the fifth and the tenth centuries CE...
, Shaivite saints from Tamil Nadu, India. - Nayanar (Nair Subcaste)Nayanar (Nair subcaste)Nayanar is an honorific title used among certain clans of Nairs in the North Malabar region of Kerala. Men of these clans were mainly chiefs of fiefdoms, and formed the aristocracy and landed gentry of the area.-Etymology:...
, an honorific title used by certain clans of Nair caste from the north Malabar region of Kerala, India. - Nayanar, title used by Isai VellalarIsai VellalarIsai Velalar is a caste from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. They are also known as Melakkarar. Isai Vellalars predominantly use the title of Pillai, with some using the title of Mudaliar.-Origin of name:...
of Tamil Nadu - E. K. NayanarE. K. NayanarErambala Krishnan Nayanar was a prominent Indian political leader of the Communist Party of India . He held the post of Chief Minister of Kerala three times; during 1980-81, 1987–91 and 1996-2001. He is the longest serving Chief Minister of Kerala, having been in office for a total of 4009 days,...
, former chief minister of Kerala