Description:
The Chowreddygar name originates from the Telugu word 'chowreddy' which means 'a kind of sweet dish'. The Chowreddygar people are a Telugu-speaking community who are found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. They are a agricultural community who are engaged in the cultivation of crops such as cotton, sugarcane, and tobacco. The Chowreddygar people have a rich culture and customs which are reflected in their traditional dress, music and dance. There are several variants of the Chowreddygar name including Chaudareddy, Chaudareddygari, Chaudareddygariyam, Chaudareddygariyamma, Chaudareddygariyani, Chaudareddygariyar, Chaudareddygariyarani, Chaudareddygariyaraniyam, Chaudareddygariyaraniyamma and Chaudareddygariyaraniyar.
