Kammalar is a Tamil caste group found in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in northeastern Sri Lanka.
[1] Kammalar is a generic term that comprises the communities of Kannar (brass-workers), Kollar (blacksmiths), Tatar (goldsmiths), Tatchar (carpenters) and Kartatchar (sculptors).
[1][2] Kammalars are classified and listed as Backward Class by both the central government of India and the State governments of Tamil Nadu and Kerala[1] They worship various forms of this deity.
The Kammalar community in Nachiyar Koil town of Tamil Nadu are renowned for making the ornamental brass Nachiarkoil lamps.
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