Twenty four Manai Telugu Chettiars

The 24 Manai Telugu Chettiars (24MTC) is a South Indian caste. They speak Tamil and Telugu languages and are found predominantly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka in India, as well as Gujarat and Sri Lanka.

24 Manai Telugu Chettiar (24MTC)
LanguagesTamil , Telugu
Populated statesTamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Karnataka

Etymology and history

The 24 Manai Telugu Chettiyar is Telugu- and Tamil-speaking community in South Indian states, predominantly in Tamilnadu (Kongu region, Chennai, Dindigul). They are considered to be the descendants of Kasi king Pritheeshwar. King Pritheeshwar got 24 children(16 men, 8 women) after praying to kanchi kamachi Amman. Pritheeshwar married their men children with Gantharva Kula women, and his women children with Gantharva Kula men. He divided 24 parts in Chola region and made them to rule. Mumudiyaar Suriyanar, who ruled Kanchipuram under the Cholas, is from this community. 24 Manai Telugu Chettiyar are often referred to as Yaga Kshatriya, whereas many Chettiyar communities are termed as Vaishyas.

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