Original sentence: Iravaintran equates Vellalars with the Vaishyas mentioned in the Puranas in his 2003 publication
Edited sentence: The 1981 Census of India mentions the Chettiar Vellalar, Mudaliar, & Kongu Vellalars or Gounders alongside Vysya community of Karnataka for their involvement in substantial businesses.The various Puranas mentioning the Vaishya status accorded to the Vellalars during the reign of the Chola emperors, is elaborated in the Abhidana Chintamani