Nagartha
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| Nagartha | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Country | India |
| Populated states | Karnataka |
| Region | South India |
| Endogamous | Yes |
The Nagartha or Nagarta are Vaishya as per Hindu caste of south India of merchants or agriculturalists.
The Nagartha caste contains two main divisions, Vaishnavas or Namadhari Nagarthas and Shiv or Lingadhari Nagarthas.[1]
References
- ↑ Iyer, LK (1928). The Mysore, Tribes and Castes. Mittal Publications. p. 403. ISBN 9780836425352.
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