Kamma Community/caste, which is just around 4-5% of combined population of two Telugu speaking states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is one of the most prominent communities in terms of wealth, influence, pull, intellect, and generosity. Nevertheless, geographically Kammas are not widely spread across the two states as their presence is confined to limited districts. In…
The last two decades has seen every industry in India undergoing an innovation that can be modestly termed disruptive by any standard, thanks to entry and quick penetration of Internet. Not to overstate, factually the internet has redefined the way any business is conducted. Matrimonial consulting is no exception. Conventionally known as match making or…
In the previous article we have explored how Kammas are divided into different sub-sects based on their economic status and financial strength. Let us now analyse how they are divided based on their lifestyle, marriage rituals, and traditions. The British census 1981 mentioned that there are around 9 categories of Kammas that include Pedda Kamma,…
As quoted in the first part of this article, the advancement in life brought many changes in the process of marriage, which was conducted for 5 days decades back. Current marriages are completed in a day or two excluding engagement. The venerable age-old marriage used to commence with an engagement (betrothal) ceremony that was preceded…
“”కమ్మవాడి చేతులు కట్టినా నిలవడు” “”కమ్మవారికి భూమి భయపడుతుంది” “”ఎక్కడ నీరు ఉంటుందో అక్కడ కమ్మవారు ఉంటారు” “నీటికి నాట్యం నేర్పినవారు కమ్మవారు” These are some of the proverbs historically being used in the course of Kamma community’s evolution and progression. This article explores the essence behind the emergence of such proverbs and importance of their sustenance over ages. A Proverb,…
Kamma is one of the oldest casts in India, particularly in Southern India. They are thought to have originated in Andhra Pradesh’s Kammanadu, an area located in the state’s Guntur and Prakasam districts. They hold a strong regard for their own culture and regard marriage as a pious institution. They turn to various methods for…
Marriages are made in heaven and solemnized on earth. Hindu marriages emphasize tradition, happiness, harmony and growth; lustrous with the fall of fabrics, colors that define families’ social, cultural and religious elements. Unlike many communities’ kamma community weddings are native heritage, extra lavish, holy and most influential. More than one fifth of kamma communities are…
Matrimonial websites are aggregating day by day to gratify the people. Comparing to past decade many marriages are going on through matrimonial websites. Through website, choosing a partner saves money and time with this cause much matrimonies started websites and the aim of the website is to feast sweet memories in many couples life. The…
Why do matrimony websites remain popular? Is it possible to locate your soul mate online? Why should you utilize a matrimonial website, and how can it help you? Is it worthwhile to invest your time, money, and effort? In this essay, we will discuss 7 Reasons Why You Should Use Indian Matrimonial Sites to Find…
Yamada Keiko, a Faculty of Humanities in Ibaraki University, Japan, researched how Kamma community maintained the relationship between caste identity and regional importance in comparison with corresponding castes and documented his observations titled “Politics and representation of caste identity in regional historiography: A case study of Kammas in Andhra”. This article explores the paper of Keiko and…
