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Pages in category "Sinhalese castes" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bathgama; Berava (caste)
The domestic castes of barbers and dhobies were the respective Sinhalese Ambattaya and Hinnava, and Tamil Ambattar and Vannar. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] Political power and wealth have largely replaced caste as the main factor in Sri Lankan social stratification, especially in the Sinhalese and Indian Tamil communities. [ 13 ]
The southwestern coast had three other castes (the Salagama, the Durava and the Karava) in addition to the majority Govigama, which was common throughout the region. Some of these castes' ancestors are believed to have migrated from Southern India and have become important in the Sinhalese social system.
Sinhalese castes (20 P) Sri Lankan Tamil castes (21 P) Pages in category "Caste system in Sri Lanka" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
Govigama (also known as Goyigama, Govikula, Govi Vansa or Goyi Vansa) [1] is a Sinhalese caste found in Sri Lanka. They form approximately half of the Sinhalese population and are traditionally involved in agriculture. [2] The term Govigama became popular during the last period of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Kandy.
Vahumpura also known as Wahumpura or Dewa people, are a Sinhalese caste, who were the second largest caste in Sri Lanka. [1] They were traditionally producers of jaggery, but have now spread throughout the island undertaking many occupations, including agriculture.
Sinhalese castes (20 P) Sri Lankan Tamil castes (21 P) Pages in category "Castes" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total.
Sinhalese castes (20 P) D. Sinhalese diaspora (1 P) L. Sinhala language (6 C, 18 P) M. Sinhalese music (2 C, 1 P) N. Sinhalese names (2 C, 9 P) Sinhalese nationalism ...