Origin and History of RANGAVA

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RANGAVA is a surname of Indian origin, primarily associated with the Brahmin community in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Ranga’, meaning ‘colour’. The history of the RANGAVA surname is believed to be associated with the Rangaraya dynasty, which was founded by the king of Vijayanagara Empire, Harihara I, in the 14th century. The dynasty’s rule lasted until the 16th century and its capital was in the city of Hampi. The culture and customs of the RANGAVA surname are primarily associated with the Hindu religion. The traditional attire of the RANGAVA community is a white dhoti and a white shirt. The wedding rituals of the RANGAVA community are similar to those of other Brahmin communities in India. Variations of the RANGAVA surname include Rangaraju, Rangaswamy, and Rangarajan.