Ilai Vaniyar

Ilai Vaniyar is a Tamil-speaking caste mainly from south Tamil Nadu. In Moder days they have adopted the title Senaithalaivar for social upliftment.

Literary evidence
The original name of these people is said to be Ilai Vaniyar.

Distribution
They are mainly populated in Tirunelveli District, Tiruvarur District, Chennai, Kanyakumari District, Nagapattinam District, Thanjaur District and Madurai District, including places like Tenmalai, Kayatharu and Seevalapperi. T

Society and caste organisation
They are included in the Tamil Nadu state's list of Backward castes.