Arya Vysyas (Telugu: ఆర్య వైశ్యులు) or Komatis are a Telugu speaking Vysya (trading) caste from Andhra Pradesh. They are also found in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Orissa. The people of this caste are mainly in business and trade activities. Arya Vysyas are strict vegetarians.[1] Orthodox Vysyas follow the rituals as prescribed in the Vasavi Puranamulu. Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi is the main Goddess or Kula Devatha of Arya Vysyas.
Arya Vysyas use the suffix Setty in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and Chetty in Tamil Nadu. Some members of the community are also known to use the suffix Guptha.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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