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English: Remnants of the feudal Koyma system in Theyyam, where Kaikolar, spittoon holders for Brahmin lords, monitored other castes for dissent. Though largely abolished by younger generations who asked them not to attend their kavus, it still persists in parts of Kasaragod
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Camera location12° 11′ 40.94″ N, 75° 09′ 28.78″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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Remnants of the feudal Koyma system in Theyyam, where Kaikolar, spittoon holders for Brahmin lords, monitored other castes. Now mostly abolished as younger generations barred them from their kavus, though still seen in parts of Kasaragod

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20 March 2025

12°11'40.942"N, 75°9'28.778"E

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