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The 24 Manai Shadhu Shetty'lu (24MSL) 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.
24 Manai Shadhu Shetty (24MSS) | |
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Languages | Telugu |
Populated states | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
Etymology and history edit
The 24 Manai Telugu Shetty's is Telugu speaking community in South Indian states, predominantly in Andhra Pradesh and Migrated to Tamil Nadu during Vijayanagara invasion, They are considered to be the descendants of Kasi king Pritheeshwar. King Pritheeshwar got 24 children(16 men, 8 women) after praying to Kanchi Kamakshi Amman. Pritheeshwar married their men children with Gantharva Kula women, and his women children with Gantharva Kula men. He divided 24 parts in Vengi region and made them to rule. Mumadiyaalu Suriyanalu, who ruled Ongole under the Chalukyas, is from this community. 24 Manai Sadhu Shetty are often referred to as Yaga Kshatriya, Shetty, Setty, Chetty. whereas many Chettiyar title using communities are termed as Vaishyas.