Description:
The Chettinjis are an ethnic group residing in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. The Chettinjis are a sub-group of the Vellalar community. The Chettinjis are believed to be of Dravidian origin and are thought to have migrated from the Middle East or North Africa. The Chettinjis are a Hindu community and their customs and culture are similar to those of the Tamil people. There are several variations of the Chettinjis name, including Chetti, Chettinji, Chettiinj, Chettinjian, Chevtinjian, and Chettinjian.
