Tandan.--The Tandan is the hereditary headman of a Tiyan tara (village), and is a Tiyan by caste. He is appointed by the senior Rani of the Zamorin's family, or by some local Raja in territories outside the jurisdiction of the Zamorin. The Tandan is the principal person in the decision of caste disputes. He is expected to assist at the tali-tying, puberty, marriage and pregnancy ceremonies of members of the caste. His formal permission is required before the carpenter can cut down the areca palm, with which the shed in which the tali is tied is constructed. In cases of divorce, his functions are important. When a new house is built, a house-warming ceremony takes place, at which the Tandan officiates. Fowls are sacrificed, and the right leg is the Tandan's perquisite. He is a man of importance, not only in many affairs within his own caste, but also in those of other castes. Thus, when a Nayar dies, it is the Tandan's duty to get the body burnt. He controls the washerman and barber of the tara, and can withdraw their services when they are most needed. He officiates, moreover, at marriages of the artisan classes. Tangalan.--A sub-division of Paraiyan. The word indicates one who may not stand near, in reference to their belonging to the polluting classes. Tangedu.--Tangedu or Tangedla (Cassia auriculata) has been recorded as an exogamous sept of Kapu and Padma Sale. The bark of this shrub is one of the most valuable Indian tanning agents, and is, like myrabolams (Terminalia fruits), used in the manufacture of indigenous dyes. Tantuvayan (thread-wearer).--An occupational name used by various weaving castes. Tapodhanlu.--The name, meaning those who believe in self-mortification as wealth, adopted by some Telugu mendicants. Tarakan.--See Muttan. Tartharol.--The name, recorded by Dr. W. H. R. Rivers, [5] of a division of the Todas. Tartal is also given by various writers as a division of this tribe. Tarwad.--Defined by Mr. Wigram [6] as a marumakkathayam family, consisting of all the descendants in the female line of one common female ancestor. Tassan.--A Malayalam synonym for the Telugu Dasari. Tattan.--The goldsmith section of the Tamil and Malayalam Kammalans. Teivaliol.--The name, recorded by Dr. W. H. R. Rivers, [5] of a division of the Todas.