Meaning of VIRATHTHIYAN

VIRATHTHIYAN

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - விராத்தியள்

A person born to a father of lower social status and a mother of higher caste. Example: Historically, the 'virathiyar' faced social challenges due to their mixed parentage and ambiguous social position. This term reflects the complexities of caste hierarchy and social mobility in traditional Tamil society, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals born into mixed-caste families.