Meaning of MANDAIMURAI / VARISAI

MANDAIMURAI / VARISAI

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - மந்தைமுறை / வரிசை

A system or practice where mirasidars (landholders with hereditary rights) have the right to graze their cattle on designated village lands in turns or rotations. Example: The village followed the 'mandaimurai' system, ensuring that all mirasidars had equal access to grazing lands for their livestock. This term reflects the traditional system of communal land management and resource sharing in Tamil Nadu villages. It highlights the importance of equitable access to resources and the role of community-based decision-making in managing common lands.