Kalar or Kallar is a sub-group of Mukkulathor confederacy and hails from the southern region of Tamil Nadu. The community members are spread in the districts of Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Theni. Marriage alliances in the Kalar ommunity keep in consideration gotras and patrilineal descent. Kalar Brides look resplendent in their traditional attire, which is a sari with gold jewelry. Some common surnames for a Kalar Bride are Ponpethiar, Kandapillai, Keerudayar, Araimeendar, Gopalar and Manraayar