Question

who was Shanars ? From where they are

Answer 1

The origin of Shanars as a social group is uncertain. Hardgrave stated that the Teri palmrya forests around today’s Tiruchendur must have been their original abode

The Shanars belonged to the community of toddy tappers who migrated to Southern Travancore to work under Nair landlords.
they were considered a ‘subordinate caste’,
(i) They were prohibited from using umbrellas, wearing shoes and golden ornaments.
(ii) Men and women had to follow the local custom of never covering their upper bodies before the upper castes.

Answer 2

Shanars or Nadars were a community of toddy tappers who worked under Nair landlords. They where from .the customs of the North Indian Kshatriyas in order to improve their social status