Idigaとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Ediga or Idiga Kannada:ಈಡಿಗ is a Hindu community of people concentrated in south central areas of Karnataka. Edigas are involved in soma and Ayurvedic medicine developers in ancient days who are classified as Somavanshi Kshatriyas. In coastal areas of Karnataka, they are known by various names such as Billava, Namadhari, Deevaru, Halepaika, Namadhari naik and Chettiar. In some parts of Karanataka they also called deevaru which means islanders. Their main profession were toddy tapping, brewing arrack etc., but now few people do their traditional job.