Kayakarpam

Kayakarpam is a traditional form of protection and livelihood assurance found in Tamil culture, especially among certain communities in South India. It involves a community-based system where members collectively support each other financially and socially during times of need, such as illness, death, or economic hardship. This community obligation ensures aid, inheritance, and social security, reinforcing social bonds and cultural identity. Essentially, kayakarpam functions as an informal insurance and social safety net rooted in shared responsibility, tradition, and mutual trust within the community.