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Thogata
Regions with significant populations
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

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