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Adiyas are a slave tribal sect, like Paniyas. They are traditionally known as Ravulayar. But they have a distinct social identity and polygamy is allowed. No punitive measures are taken against the sex offenders. This tribe calls the woman who commits such `offences’ as Chullachi and they allow them to undergo purificatory ceremony known as 'Kalachu Veypu' to join their community back. The Adiya tribal community is divided into 20 classes called 'Mandu', headed by a chieftain called 'Chommikkaran' or 'Peruman'.
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