Followin are the various bari's or gothra's followed by Devadiga community in general...
1)SHRIYAN
2)GUJARAN
3)SALYAN
4)BANGERA
5)UPPIYAN
6)BUNDHAN
7)BAGEEYATAN
8)KUKKIYAN
9)ADAYARAN
10)GUNDORAN
11)SHETTIYAN
12)VADEYARAN
13)KAYARAN
14)KUNDAR
15)PULIYECHAN
16)PERGADAN
17)KARMARAN
18)PUTHRAN
19)ODRENNA
20 MALAYANNA
21)HUTTARYAN
22)CHANDIAYN
23)KATKANE
24)DEVANNA
25)PATTENA.
[edit] Language
Tulu is the main language spoken by Devadigas. In some areas of Karnataka where Devadigas also speak Kannada and identifies themselves as Kannada Devadigas. The Tulu dialect spoken by the Devadiga people is known as common Tulu. Devadigas are very holly they lives in temple areas. d.k, udupi, kundapur and byndoor they have good sates.
[edit] Worship of Spirits
Just like Theyyam in Kerala, Tulu regions have Bhoota kola and Nema, a kind of spirit worship. Devadigas were important part of this native worship. Dhoomavathi, Panjurli, Kalkudi, Varthe, Marl jumadi, Kodimanithaya, Maisandaya and Jarandaya are some of the most common Bhutas worshipped by the community.
[edit] Nagaradhane
Nagaradhane or snake worship, along with Bhuta Kola, is one of the unique traditions prevalent among Devadigas of coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka.
[edit] Traditions of Devadigas
[edit] Aliya kattu
(Tulu: ಅಳಿಯ ಕಟ್ಟು) (Nephew lineage) in Tulu or Marumakkatayam in Malayalam was, a matrilineal system of property inheritance practiced by many communities in coastal Karnataka and Kerala.
Some anthropologists believe matrilineal societies were common among early primitive human societies(See Marija Gimbutas). In India, South Indians were believed to be the last communities to become patriarchal. However, mostly Malabar region of Kerala and Karnataka remained matrilineal even today. But there were people in this region who were patriarchal.
Tuluvas believe Aliya Kattu was adopted at the behest of a king called Bhootala Pandya. The story goes like this. A demon wanted the king to sacrifice his son. However, none of his queens and sons were ready to be sacrificed. Seeing the difficult situation, king's sister offers her son. However, the demon shows mercy and lets him off. On his part, the king declares his nephew as his true inheritor
There are two type of the systems followed 1)ALIYA KATTU: In ALIYA KATTU system the mother's family takes control of the family and property matters. The family functions such as Bhootha Kola will be performed initated from mother's family. The ALIYAKATTU system is followed by castes like DEVADIGAS,BILLAVAS,KOTTARI,SHETTY,KULAL,GATTI,SHETTIGAR.
2)MAKKALA KATTU: In MAKKALA KATTU father's family controls the family and property matters. After marriage the bride joins husband's family and all the traditions from husband's family takes precedence especially Bhootha Kola. The MAKKALA KATTU system is followed by castes like BHRAMINS,KONKANIS,ACHARIS,KOTA KHYSATRIYA etc.
[edit] Yakshaganas
Yakshagana is a Tulu classical folk art form in India mostly popular in Tulu Nadu areas of South India. devadigas contributed ennomously to the development of this folk dance. This dance form was very famous and were taught in Yakshagana mandalis.
[edit] Present social status of Devadigas
Devadigas, in the current world are fast improving and gaining strength economically, culturally, spiritually and politically. A large number of Devadigas had been settled in Persian Gulf and cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. They have contributed enormously for the community development.
