What is a Kshatriya?

Kshatriyas are directly under the Brahmins.

@anon338138: Vanniyas or Pallis were never Kshatriyas. Vanniyar and Agnivanshi kshatriya were the names created by the Pallis to elevate themselves socially, escape discrimination and Kshatriya status.

Pallis are traditionally agricultural laborers belonging to the Shudra division. In fact, they form the bottom most position even within the Shudra division, just one step above the scheduled castes like Mallars or Pallars and Nadar or Shanars. In fact, it was stated clearly in the Rig Veda that there are only Brahmanas, Shudras and Panchamas in Dakshin India or South India. It is ridiculous to claim that Chera, Chozha and Pandiyans belonged to Vanniyar or Palli caste, given the fact that most Pallis traditionally live in North and Northwestern districts of Tamilnadu, like Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Thirvallur, where none of the three kingdoms were headquartered or based at.

Numerous castes from Mukkulathor/Thevars, Udaiyars to Shanar/Nadar, Mallar/Pallar claim that they were either one or all three of the Pandyas, Chozhans and Cherans. But none of their claims has been authenticated or validated. But it is widely believed that since the Pandyans had fish and bull insignia, they could be from the traditional fishermen community like Parathavars, Karaiyars or the traditional Tamil warrior community of Maravars, Chozhas could be Vellalars, Agamudaiyars and / or Kallars since these castes use Chozhan titles of Araiyan, Thevan, etc., and Cherans as Malaikoravans or Ambalams/Vallambars, as both these castes traditionally possess a bow and arrow insignia to represent their castes.

The earliest Vedic texts listed the Kshatriya (holders of kshatra, or authority) as first in rank, then the Brahmans (priests and teachers of law), next the Vaishya (merchant-traders), and finally the Sudra (artisans and labourers).

Agnikula kshatriyas are the most powerful kshatriyas. In North India, they are known as Rajputs, In South India they are known as Vanniyar or Vanniyakula kshatriyas, South India Agnikula kshatriyas(Vanniyar) built numerous temples.

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What do they do?

I belong to the proud vanniyakula kshatriya from tamilnadu, namely the pallavas, cholas, pandyas and cheras, the ruling community over years. After the Muslim invasion and foreigners, we lost our kingdom. We hold an undisturbed lineage through the centuries since we do not practice inter caste marriage, and even if we thought of doing so, our genes would not permit it. Our genes are preserved to save Hinduism and India. Even in modern India, we wanted to change ourselves and to excel in trading, but we can't achieve it. I think we don't have the genetic diversity, hence we are bold and genuine.

We do not convert to other religions since we know by birth we are superior to brahmin. I can definitely say kshatriyas in India protect Hinduism. All the rest will easily convert to imported religions.

The entire Hindu culture has now been hijacked by grass eating Brahmins and the Vaishyas who have declared eating meat as a sin in order to morally blackmail the Kshatriya and Shudra castes of India.

What do they do today?

What do Kshatriyas wear daily? Specifically?

Beef was a common food and all were eating beef until recently (by force) people were asked to stop eating beef and described beef as a food of the low castes.

I am South Indian Agnivanshi kshatriya, called Vannia kula Kshatriya. We hid our arms after the war in the Vanni /Shami tree.

We eat meat except beef. Some offer sacrificial goats to Gods/Goddesses. But we use priests or brahmins for all ceremonies from birth. We are to wear the golden thread /Golden Poonal at age 13 or one hour before marriage.

We worship war Gods/Goddesses as Kula deivam/Kula devata.

Some become vegetarian if so instructed by their guru.

Women are called Vannniaatchis. They hold power. Some are women priests for their Goddesses.

Last names are Padayachi, Naicker, Nayak, Nayakan, Vanniyar Gounder, Phalli, etc. Most streets in North Madras end with Naicker.

The reason we are Hindus but allowed to eat meat is we have to fight wars and we do not work as ordained priests or say vedas. We hire vedic priests to do the pooojas.

What do the women and men in the kshatriya caste wear?

Who are the verma by caste? Are they punjabi, thakur, kshatriya? Can anyone tell me, please?

Being a (Khadka) Kshatriya from Nepal, my grandfather was in the British Army. He had a sword 'khadga' which was passed by forefathers he being the elder son of our blood/clan.

I researched into our past and it looks like our ancestors were Rajputs from Ujjain. My relatives who are Kshatriya/chettris are very straightforward and kind-hearted people who despise people who play mind games or bully others. They are mostly non-vegetarian, say what they mean and avoid quarrels. But, when it comes to injustice or real trouble, they do not hesitate to cut the enemy's head or make him taste the dirt from ground.

It's not a privilege to be a kshatriya, it's a responsibility and duty to fulfill what is expected of us.

kshatriyas are far above from the modern leaders.

The word kshatriya is known for justice and ferocious. Normally now a days this is not found because of changed political rulings and number of other reasons. Therefore a kshatriya is also a common man in this changed world. They eaten both veg and non-veg from Veda time.

kshatriyas are born to lead and rule the people. they always stood against injustice, and they protected the nation from invaders. They sacrificed their lives for the motherland. They never give up, no matter what the situation is. I am proud to be a Kshatriya and an Indian.

Kshatriyas are very gentle people in the world, but when the see injustice, no one is as dangerous as them in removing the unjust powers.

they eat rice, all types of vegetables and non vegetables.

i thought that it was quite informational for a website based on giving information only meant to help start research.

Kshatriyas are the same people as others. We eat the same food a normal human eats, but we are thought from childhood not to surrender at any point of life, no matter whatever it takes.

If you want to check the power of Kshatriya's blood even tease a small boy and see the anger in his eyes. This is what Kshatriya's blood has!

Are marathi people of Betul kshatriyas?

this was a good web site but it needs more things about the Kshatriyas and not your guys' little comments. please, we need this for school not to talk.

The Kshatriyas were landowners and they were supposed to get food for their family.

how did the kshatriyas behave towards others?

How were the Kshatriyas treated?

They eat traditional indian food; Chapati made up of wheat flour,dishes made up of vegetables, meat(mostly chicken, no beef though), etc.

they eat grass for breakfast and chicken curry for tea.

I was about to ask that very question myself.

What are some of the foods Kshatriyas eat in India?