Castes and Tribes of Southern India/Sūtakulam
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Sūtakulam.— A name by which the Besthas call themselves. They claim descent from the Rishi Sūta Mahamuni. It has been suggested *[1] as probable that the Besthas gained the name from their superiority in the culinary art, sūta meaning cook.
- ↑ * Manual of the North Arcot district.