The Rajakula people, who are also collectively known as Rajaka, are native to the Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, India.

They comprise the Vannar, Madivala and Agasa social groups that share a common myth of origin and claim to have once been members of various ancient South Indian dynasties.

He appeared before Shiva and thoughtlessly allowed his impure garments to come into contact with the God.

Rajakas are known as veeraghata madivala on account of their supposed descend from god Virabhadra the son of Shiva.

The common honorific titles used by the Rajakulathor are "Rajakula", "Pandiyan", "Mooppar", "kaathavarayan", "Yegaveni", "Nair", "Saayakaran", "Mesthiri", "Thoosar", and "Kaliyar" varying according to their territorial divisions.