[37] Madras Museum Bull., V, 3, 1907.

[38] For portions of this article I am indebted to a note by Mr. J. D. Samuel.

[39] Hobson-Jobson.

[40] Gazetteer of the Tanjore district.

[41] Malabar Law and Custom.

[42] Madras Museum Bull. III, 3, 1901.

[43] Hobson-Jobson.

[44] Sea Fisheries of India.

[45] Journey from Madras through Mysore, Canara, and Malabar, 1807.

[46] Manual of the North Arcot district.