Seerpadar
Seerpadar is a Tamil caste found in the coastal regions of Eastern Province in Sri Lanka. They are traditionally involved in agriculture. They are chiefly found in the Veeramunai, Mandur, Thuraineelavanai, Kalmunai, Kurumanveli and Periye Kallar regions in the Batticaloa and Ampara District.Early History
The Seerpadar caste derive their name and origin from a Chola queen known as Seerpada Devi, chronicled in inscriptions, copper plates and local poems. According to them, their origin stems from the union of Seerpada Devi and the prince Sittathurai, the son of king Ukkirasinghan. The caste has been recorded in colonial records as being involved in cultivating activities such as farming.- Veeramunai ceppedu
- Thirukkovil ceppedu
- Kokkaticholai ceppedu
- Thuraineelavanai ceppedu
- Thirukonamalai ceppedu
Others
- Veeramunai
- Kanchikudicharu
