@Perunchithiran4@Kavarai_Chetti@Tamiladvent The Vedas do not provide a single clear meaning for Vratya ,its interpretation varies across different Vedas and texts.
Generally, Vratyas are those who do not follow Vedic religion(outsiders) or its prescribed duties.
@Perunchithiran4@Tamiladvent The term "Karalar" has historically shown fluidity among various castes and is even found among Avarna groups.
This leads to the question of whether they are Avarna or Shudras.
both Vallambars and Malayala Gounders use the "Karalar" title.
Murugan the warlord is rooted in Tamil heritage and IVC-linked Dravidian traditions with his spears, peacocks, and frenzy rituals -not an Aryan or Naga invention.
Vedic mentions of Skanda (often tied to Agni) don't mean early Vedic worshippers practised the Tamil Murugan.🔱