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| 24 Manai Telugu Chettiar(24MTC) | |
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| Languages | Telugu , Tamil |
| Populated states | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
The 24 Manai Telugu Chettiar (24MTC) is a South Indian trading caste. They speak Telugu and Tamil languages and are found predominantly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana in India, as well as Sri Lanka.
The 24 Manai Telugu chettiar is Telugu and Tamil speaking community in South Indian states, predominantly in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.They are considered to be the descendants of Kasi king Pritheeshwar according to mythological evidences. King Pritheeshwar got 24 children(16 men, 8 women) after praying to Goddess Kanchi Kamakshi. Pritheeshwar married their men children with Gantharva Kula women, and his women children with Gantharva Kula men. . Mumudiyaar Suriyanar, who ruled kanchipuram under the Cholas, is from this community. 24 Manai Telugu chettiar are often referred as Yaga Kshatriya, Shetty, Setty, Chetty. whereas many Chettiyar title using communities are termed as Vaishyas.
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