In Short Karuneegars are Pillais by honorary title, Saiva Pillai by Saivism, They are said (in the Vedas and Puranas) to have a dual-caste status i.e. Brahmin and Kshatriya.
They are said (in the Vedas and Puranas) to have a dual-caste status i.e. Brahmin. They are said (in the Vedas and Puranas) to have a dual-Kshatriya. Short Karuneegars are Pillais by honorary title by Saivism. Saiva Pillai is honorary title.