The history of the Nadar Estate dates back to the 17th century. This aristocratic Zamindari family, one of the prominent distillers of British India, is renowned for its proud legacy, including founding the first-ever Sangam for the Nadar community.
Family of illustrious Porayar Nadar Estate stood as the pride of the Nadar community in the 19th century. The Nadar estate were pioneers in the great tradition of achieving various positions such as:
- First Zamindar from Nadar community
- First Nadar to receive “Rao Bahadur” award by the British government
- First Nadar to own a School
- Founded the first-ever Sangam for Nadar community
- First Nadar to enter a temple committee
- First Nadar to own ships
- First Nadar to publish a Magazine