Nagartha
The Nagartha or Nagarta are Vaishya as per Hindu caste of south India of merchants or agriculturalists.
| Nagartha | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Country | India |
| Populated states | Karnataka |
| Region | South India |
| Endogamous | Yes |
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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