Kamma Caste

The most influential community in Andhra Pradesh today is the Kamma, or Chowdhary community. In a numerical ranking (by population size) they would probably be fifth or sixth, but they are concentrated in some areas like Krishna, Guntur, Southern parts of the Godavari river delta, Nizamabad in Telangana and some places of Rayalseema like Anantapur….

Gandikota is a little hamlet and a historic fort that can be found in the Kadapa region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated around 15 kilometres from the town of Jammalamadugu. The fort served as the centre of administration for many dynasties, including the Golconda Sultanate, the Pemmasani Nayakas, and the Kalyani Chalukyas. For…

In fact, not only in Kamma marriages, for all communities in Hinduism, usage of mango leaves is very important during any auspicious occasion. Not only in marriages, will every festival, small or big, not be celebrated without tying a string of mango leaves to the primary entrance. Now the question raises ‘why only mango leaves’?…

Not even 5% of total population of both Telugu speaking states Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Kamma community is a topic of discussion on any given day both domestically and globally. Scholars from global major universities opting ‘Kammas’ as their research topic shows how our community is generating interest in various societies. Now the question is…

In any traditional Indian marriage especially Hindu Marriage, Kanyadaan is the most important part. After the ritual of the Saat Pheras, i.e. the seven rounds around the holy fire, the Kanyadaan ritual is carried out. ‘Kanyadaan’ is equal to 100 yagnas. The word ‘Kanyadaan’ means the gift of a girl. The girl is gifted to…

Kamma matrimony sites, which is a Telugu kamma marriage bureau has researched on this subject of balancing a professional life with personal life. They researched the carriers and relationships status of many kamma brides and kamma grooms. In these studies, it is showed that those kamma matches live in successful relationships are healthier, make more…

Kammas, as a rule, are a fine well-built class of cultivators, very proud and exclusive, and have a great aversion to town life. – Rev.J.Cains Kammas are most industrious and intelligent cultivators, who could beat all rivals out of the field. – H.A.Stuart Kammas are ‘Ajanubahus’ (Those who have knee-long arms), healthy and vigorous, good-looking,…

Akin to a river bringing in loads of contents from the areas it passes and leaving them in the flow while adding new ones as it continues its journey, the evolution and advancement of society brings hordes of changes leaving the old customs behind and adding modified rituals to the process called life. Marriage, a…

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…