Parava or Paravas, also known as Bharathar or Bharathakula Kshathriyar. Paravar is one of the oldest castes Tamil Nadu and Kerala. They are the proudful heirs of ancient Pandya Kings. They founded the Pandyan Empire and hoisted their Fish flag. Later, due to geographical changes the boundaries of Pandyan Empire changed. Also,another predominant caste called, the Maravars(Devars) were also from the same clan. The earlier Pandya kingdom was under control of Paravas and Maravas. For centuries the Paravas had been pearl divers. However in the 19th century pearl oysters in the Gulf of Mannar, between India and Sri Lanka, became scarce. Tuticorin city in Tamil Nadu, India which is still a stronghold of the Parava community was the centre of the pearl trade. The Paravas later diversified into fishing, salt-making and other maritime professions.

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