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A FACTSHEET ON OUR COMMUNITY
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Community Name |
Rama(raja)Kshathriya |
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Synonyms |
Shervegar, Kotesheregar, Koteyar |
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Surnames |
Rao, Naik(nayak), Ayya, S(h)eregar, S(h)erugar, S(h)erogar, S(h)ervegar, Kotwal, Hawaldar. But vast majority of the community do not add surnames to their names. |
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Family names / Titles |
Hoblidar, Kotwal, Havildar, Patel, Shanbog, Hegde, Shroff |
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Mothertongue |
Kannada (Dakshina Kannada, Udipi, Shimoga Districts and Kasaragod area of Kerala) Konkani in Uttarkannada District and Goa |
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History |
Traditionally served in military, administration departments under royal rule and in military, administration and police departments in British rule. Recently switching to enterprise, professions and business. |
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Migration |
Bombay, Madras, Bangalore within India. US, UK, Africa and MiddleEast and many other countries. |
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Traditions |
Brahmanical and Vedic rituals including Brahmopadesha. Patrilineal system of inheritance. Followers of lunar calendar. Mutton and chicken are consumed but other meats are forbidden. Vegetarianism is strictly followed during holy periods and festivals. Alcohol is disfavoured at all times. |