Regions with significant populations | |
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Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry | |
Languages | |
Marathi, Saurashtra | |
Religion | |
Hinduism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Khatri, Savji |
Pattegar (also spelt as Patvegar, Patewegar, Patwegar, Patvekari & Pattagar) is a Hindu community predominantly residing in the Indian states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They wear the sacred thread[1] and are Kshatriyas.[2][3] They are Somavamshiya Sahasrarjun Kshatriyas or SSK Samaj.[4] and are given reservation in Maharashtra.
All of them follow Hinduism[5] and are traditionally silk weavers.[6] Their principal deity is Shakti.[7] They have their lineage to legendary king Sahasrarjuna and celebrate Sahasrarjuna Jayanti.[8][9] They have GRAM SABHA (local samaj forum) in their localities which are registered as societies or trusts.