Thogata
Appearance
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Regions with significant populations | |
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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha | |
Languages | |
Telugu, Kannada | |
Religion | |
Hinduism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Saliya, Padmashali, Devanga |
Thogata (also known as Thogata, Thogataru, Thogatiga, Thogataveera, Thogataveera Kshathriya, Thogatagera and Thogaja Pushpanjali) are a Hindu community of weavers[1] found in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra and South Odisha. They claim descent from Chowdeswari and follow Vaishnavite tradition.[1]
References
- ^ a b Swarnalatha, P. (2005). The World of the Weaver in Northern Coromandel, C.1750-c.1850. Orient Blackswan. p. 32. ISBN 9788125028680.