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Maniyani
The Maniyani (sub-caste of Nair) are the Kshatriyas of Kerala, India. So called because, Maniyanis are said to be temple architects who worked with 'Mani' (bell) and 'Ani'(nail) the essential tools of a sculpturist.
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