Community Name

Ramakshatriya

Synonyms

Ramaraja Kshatriya, Kotegar, Koteyar, Koteyavaru, Servegar, Seregara,

Surnames

Rao, Naik(nayak), Ayya, S(h)eregar, S(h)erugar, S(h)ervegar, Kotwal, Hawaldar.

But vast majority of the community do not add surnames to their names.

Mother tongue

Kannada (Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shimoga and Kasaragod Districts)

Konkani in Uttarkannada District and Goa

History

Traditionally served in military, administration departments under royal rule and in military, administration, police and postale & telegraph departments under British rule and later. Recently switching to enterprise, professions and business.

Migration

Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and other major cities in India. US, UK ,Middle East and many other countries.

Traditions

Brahmanical and Vedic rituals including Brahmopadesha. Patrilineal system of inheritance. Followers of lunar calendar. Mutton and chicken are consumed but other meats are forbidden. Vegetarianism is strictly followed during holy periods and festivals.

Alcohol is disfavoured at all times.