Thogata

THOGATA VEERA KSHATRIYA
Total population
	12 lakhs
Regions with significant populations
	Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha
Languages
	Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Odiya
Religion
	Hinduism

Thogata Veera Kshatriya are a Hindu community found in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra and South Odisha.Members of this caste traditionally engaged in various occupations, weaving ,including agriculture and other rural activities.They claim descent from Chowdeswari and follow Vaishnavite tradition.^[1]. They are distinct and have no marriage relationship with other weaving castes,like Padmashali and Devanga.

References

^ Swarnalatha, P. (2005). The World of the Weaver in Northern Coromandel, C.1750-c.1850. Orient Blackswan. p. 32. ISBN 9788125028680.

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[:0-1] Swarnalatha, P. (2005). The World of the Weaver in Northern Coromandel, C.1750-c.1850. Orient Blackswan. p. 32. ISBN 9788125028680.

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