Description:
The Chinnaanganagavva family is a Vaishnava Hindu family from the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. They are a Brahmin caste and their name derives from the Tamil word 'chinna' meaning 'tiny' and 'anganagavva' meaning 'descendant of the sage Agni'. The Chinnaanganagavvas are one of the most ancient and prestigious Vaishnava families in Tamil Nadu. They are also one of the most numerous Vaishnava families in India. The Chinnaanganagavvas are considered to be the descendants of the sage Agni. The Chinnaanganagavvas are also known as the 'Nanjundes'.
