The Nadar community is one of the prominent castes belonging from the state of Tamil Nadu. The word Nadar means someone who rules the land. The Nadar community can trace their heritage to the Pandyas. Most the Nadar community members follow Hinduism though some are Protestant Christians. Wedding celebrations take place according to the religion of practice. The Hindu Nadar brides dress in silk saris on the wedding day. The Hindu Nadar Brides have sub-castes like Nattathi, Kodikal and Kalla.