Ulladan

Last updated November 19, 2025

The Ulladan,^[1] also known as Nayadi or Nadi,^[2] are an indigenous^[3] Scheduled Tribe group found in Kerala, south India. In the 2011 census their population was estimated to be around 16,230.^[2] They are primarily located in the Kasaragod District of Kerala.^{[ citation needed ]}

The Ulladan have mostly converted to Hinduism. Sastha, Siva and Bhadrakali are especially worshipped. A pilgrimage centre to them is Sabarimala Sastha temple.^[2]

References

↑ The Journal of the Anthropological Survey of India. The Survey. 2002.
1 2 3 "Indigenous Communities of Kerala – Kerala Forest Department" . Retrieved 22 September 2025.
↑ Misra, Unknown (2004). Studies in Indian Anthropology:. ISBN 978-81-7033-850-5. The social and historical background of the ullada is not clearly established . However, it is generally considered that the communities like Kadar, Paniyar, Vedar, Ulladan and Urali are indigenous and others like Mala araya ...

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[1] The Journal of the Anthropological Survey of India. The Survey. 2002.

[kerala_forest_department-2] 1 2 3 "Indigenous Communities of Kerala – Kerala Forest Department" . Retrieved 22 September 2025.

[3] Misra, Unknown (2004). Studies in Indian Anthropology:. ISBN 978-81-7033-850-5. The social and historical background of the ullada is not clearly established . However, it is generally considered that the communities like Kadar, Paniyar, Vedar, Ulladan and Urali are indigenous and others like Mala araya ...

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