Traditionally Adirites are trading community. In the olden days the community is widely engaged in trading activities in country boats (in Tamil it is called Marakkalam) to the neighbouring Srilanka, Burma, Malaysia and Singapore. Those who navigate the Marakkalam (country boat) are called Marakkalarayar and thus the surname Maraikayar evolved.
In the pre-independent era the community fled to the neighbouring countries and doing lucrative business.
The oil boom opened new vistas and in the late '70s Adiraites flocked to the Persian Gulf for greener pastures.
When the opportunity at Persian Gulf was tapering down, Adiraites in search of employment and trade trotting all over the globe.
Adirampattinam is indeed now a global village being represented by some educated, unskilled, some professionals and also businessmen in almost most parts of the world.
The Adiraites make indelible mark wherever they go and whatever their endeavour may be. They also preserve their distinct cultural identity.
In the pre-independent era the community fled to the neighbouring countries and doing lucrative business.
The oil boom opened new vistas and in the late '70s Adiraites flocked to the Persian Gulf for greener pastures.
When the opportunity at Persian Gulf was tapering down, Adiraites in search of employment and trade trotting all over the globe.
Adirampattinam is indeed now a global village being represented by some educated, unskilled, some professionals and also businessmen in almost most parts of the world.
The Adiraites make indelible mark wherever they go and whatever their endeavour may be. They also preserve their distinct cultural identity.
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