DEVADIGA

Devadiga (also Moily, Sherigar, Shriyan, Gujaran) is a sub-caste in Hinduism, who mainly hail from south and west coast of Karnataka, India. Traditionally, the name is ascribed to a community of Hindu temple musicians.
[edit] Origins
The name "Devadiga" is derived from archaic tulu term "Deva Adiga" ('Devara Adiyalu' means "God's Worker"). Devadiga is a community of Hindu temple musicians hailing from the west coast of Karnataka, India. The community members are now scattered all over India mainly in Mumbai, Bangalore,Mangalore and other cosmopolites.However the major concentration of the population is still in Kanara Districts and many still practice this ancient art in all the temples of this historic area. Devadigas are also known as Moily & Sherigar and many sport these surnames.This site is dedicated to those persons who have contributed to the welfare of this ancient community