An interesting write up found from another Nair promoted site http://rajeshkvp.blogspot.in/.
Since was related to Nairs am posting it here so any origin or history related to Nairs can be sourced from one place.
Source :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagavanshi
Vansh/Dynasty : Nagavanshi
Gotra : Kashyapa
Caste : Kshatriya
The Nair Clans of Kerala & Bunts of tulu nadu are the indigenous descendants of Anantha also these regions include the Nagavanshi clans who migrated from North India associated with the events as Sarpasatram. The Nairs were organized into various martial clans like Nambiar and Kiryathil Nair. Currently, warrior Sections of the Nair (Malayala Kshatriya) caste and Bunts of Tulu nadu claim descent from the Nagvanshi dynasty. The Nagavanshi are the known as the Serpent Dynasty.
Nāgas originated from Kashyapa, father of Surya from whom clan of Suryawanshi kshatriyas evolved. The Nether World known as Pathala was the inhabitation of Nagas and Anantha as the Emperor of Naga, Sarpa, Uraga, and Pannaga. The Vedas do not mention Kshatriyas of either Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi, Nagavanshi, Agnivanshi or any such lineage. The Puranas constructed such genealogies. The Nāgvanshis acquired the status of Devas due to their excellent qualities, behavior and actions. Purānas mention Nāgas along with devas. Purānas mention of many Nāga Kingdoms. In ancient times Nāgas were the rulers of entire India. Mathura, Padmavati and Kantipur were capitals of Naga dynasty.
The worshipers of Nāga were supposedly known as Nāgā or Nāgil. Nair, Bunt and some Rajput and Jat clans claim to be of Nagvanshi origin.
Other Sources :
http://www.surfindia.com/matrimonials/nair.html
Other Spellings : Nayar
Other Surnames / Gotras :
The Nair class name includes Menon, Panicker, Kurup, Pillai, Unni, Unnithan, Kartha, Thampan, Kaimal, Nayanar, Thampi, Nambiar, and Mannadiar
Religion : Hindu
Varna : Kshatriya
Language : Malayalam
Chief Deity : 'Naga God' (Snake God).
Regional Spread : Southern Indian state of Kerala.
Traditional Occupation : Warrior
Food Habits : Most Nairs are vegetarians. Nairs who eat non-vegetarian most take fish & avoid beef as they consider cows to be sacred.
Marriage Preference : Within the community or within related communities.
Happy Reading
Rajesh Nair
Since was related to Nairs am posting it here so any origin or history related to Nairs can be sourced from one place.
Source :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagavanshi
Vansh/Dynasty : Nagavanshi
Gotra : Kashyapa
Caste : Kshatriya
The Nair Clans of Kerala & Bunts of tulu nadu are the indigenous descendants of Anantha also these regions include the Nagavanshi clans who migrated from North India associated with the events as Sarpasatram. The Nairs were organized into various martial clans like Nambiar and Kiryathil Nair. Currently, warrior Sections of the Nair (Malayala Kshatriya) caste and Bunts of Tulu nadu claim descent from the Nagvanshi dynasty. The Nagavanshi are the known as the Serpent Dynasty.
Nāgas originated from Kashyapa, father of Surya from whom clan of Suryawanshi kshatriyas evolved. The Nether World known as Pathala was the inhabitation of Nagas and Anantha as the Emperor of Naga, Sarpa, Uraga, and Pannaga. The Vedas do not mention Kshatriyas of either Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi, Nagavanshi, Agnivanshi or any such lineage. The Puranas constructed such genealogies. The Nāgvanshis acquired the status of Devas due to their excellent qualities, behavior and actions. Purānas mention Nāgas along with devas. Purānas mention of many Nāga Kingdoms. In ancient times Nāgas were the rulers of entire India. Mathura, Padmavati and Kantipur were capitals of Naga dynasty.
The worshipers of Nāga were supposedly known as Nāgā or Nāgil. Nair, Bunt and some Rajput and Jat clans claim to be of Nagvanshi origin.
Other Sources :
http://www.surfindia.com/matrimonials/nair.html
Other Spellings : Nayar
Other Surnames / Gotras :
The Nair class name includes Menon, Panicker, Kurup, Pillai, Unni, Unnithan, Kartha, Thampan, Kaimal, Nayanar, Thampi, Nambiar, and Mannadiar
Religion : Hindu
Varna : Kshatriya
Language : Malayalam
Chief Deity : 'Naga God' (Snake God).
Regional Spread : Southern Indian state of Kerala.
Traditional Occupation : Warrior
Food Habits : Most Nairs are vegetarians. Nairs who eat non-vegetarian most take fish & avoid beef as they consider cows to be sacred.
Marriage Preference : Within the community or within related communities.
Happy Reading
Rajesh Nair
