The Arya Vysya community is one of the most well known trading and business communities in India. It belongs to the larger Vysya group, which is part of the traditional Vaishya social class. People in this community are respected for honesty, discipline, peace, and devotion to welfare activities. Most Arya Vysyas live in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Many families follow simple living, vegetarian food habits, and strong cultural traditions.
The name Komati has many traditional explanations. One well known belief is that the word comes from Gomati, which is an old local name connected to the Godavari region. Families who lived near that region were called Gomati people, and over time the name changed in speech and became Komati.
Another belief is that the name is related to the devotion shown towards cows, because Vysyas traditionally supported the protection and care of cows. These explanations come from community stories and traditional texts, and they are respected as part of cultural heritage.
Komati Kula Groups
The wider Vysya society contains many groups. Community history mentions about eighty groups of Vysyas connected with Komati Kula. These names are part of traditional community records and cultural identity. They show the wide spread nature of Vysya families across India. The most well known among these groups is the Arya Vysya group, which is mainly found in South India.
Here is the list of groups:
Agarwal, Agrahari, Aryavysyas, Ayodhya Bhansi, Ayodhyawasi Vyshya, Baasi Baniya, Baderwal, Balie Komati, Baniya, Baraseni, Badiyala, Beri Komati, Bhatia, Bharanwal, Desawal, Diswala, Doosar, Dwadasha Shreni, Gandhavanik, Garal, Gayoya, Gavaaru, Gorara, Gurjar, Harisora, Harsara, Jaiswar, Janarya, Jarola, Kadeslia, Kafal, Kalinga Komati, Kapola, Kama, Kaarusha, Kesandan, Kesarwani, Khadaitha, Khandewal, Kobe, Kota Bania, Kumwar Vyshyas, Laad, Lohia, Lohana, Maheshwar, Mahobia, Mathur Vyshya, Mode, Mourya, Naagar Dasa Bis, Naagar Komati, Narasimha Pura Mahajanulu, Natakota, Oswal, Oswal Vyshyas, Pareliwal, Patolia, Patotia, Putili Baniya, Purawal, Purawaal, Rastogi, Revari Baniya, Rounias, Shah, Sonia, Soratia, Srimali, Sunar Baniya, Suvarnavanik, Suraseni, Ukkar, Umar, Urlaava, Vanik, Vayaad, Vayodha, Vijayavargi, Gavaaru, Kalinga Komati, Beri Komati, Balie Komati, Naagar Komati.
In South India, Vysyas are commonly known as Arya Vysyas. They are also called by traditional titles such as Gupta, Chettiar, Setty, and Chetty, depending on the region. Arya Vysyas follow the teachings connected with Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Devi, who is honored as the Kula Devatha, or the community Goddess. The story of Mother Vasavi is a central part of community identity and culture. Traditional texts explain that the community accepted a path of peace and non violence taught by her. : Source : Arya Vysya Groups
Gotra System
The Arya Vysya community follows a strong and respected gotra system. According to community tradition, there were many gotras in ancient times, and today one hundred and two gotras are followed by Arya Vysya families. Gotra names are linked to ancient Rishis. Each family belongs to a gotra and respects that Rishi as a spiritual guide. Community members also use Sankethanamam, which is a traditional family name used for identification.
List of 108 Gotras:
Achayanasa, agasthyasa, aushithyasa, athreyasa, bhoodhi mashasa, bharadhvajasa, bharggavasa, bhodhayanasa, bruhathathvasa, chakrapanisa, chamarshanasa, chowcheyasa, chownakasa, dhurvasasa, dhevarathasa, dheva kalkyasa, ganvsa, gandharpasa, garkyasa, gopakasa, gouthamasa, goundheyasa, gruthsan mathasa, guthsasa, harivalgayasa, jabaalisa, jadabarathasa, jadhukarnasa, jambasoothanasa, jarathkarasa, jeevandhisa, kabilasa, kabeedhasa, kasyabasa, kousikasa, koundinyasa, krushnasa, maanavasa, maarkandeyasa, maithreyasa, manthapalasa, mareechasa, mouthkalyasa, mounjaya, munirajasa, naradhasa, nethra pahtasa, paaraasaryasa, pallavasa, papreyasa, pavithra paanisa, pingalasa, poulasthyasa, poundrakasa, prabhadhasa, praseenasa, pundareegasa, rushyashrungasa, saargnaravasa, sanakasa, sananthanasa, sanathkumarasa, samvarthakasa, sarabankasa, sathyasa, shandilyasa, shuklasa, sowbarnasa, sowmyasa, sowvarnasa, sridharasa, srivathsasa, subhramhanyasa, sukanchanasa, sudheeshanasa, sundharasa, suvarnasa, thaithreyasa, thalpyasa, tharanisa, thithirisa, thoumyasa, thrijadasa, ugrasenasa, udhgrushtasa, uthamojasa, vadugasa, vairohithyasa, valmikasa, vamadevasa, varadhanthusa, varunasa, vashishtasa, vasudevasa, vayavyaya, vishnuvrunthasa, vishvagshenasa, visvamithrasa, vyasasa, yagna valkyasa, yaaskasa
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Population Note
There is no official government census that gives the exact population of Arya Vysyas alone. Community records mention large numbers (23,000,000+), but these are community estimates, not official numbers. The community is spread across India and continues to grow with strong unity.
Conclusion
The Arya Vysya community is one of the most respected and peaceful communities in India. With strong values, devotion to education, respect for tradition, and focus on welfare, the community continues to play an important role in social and cultural development. Its identity is built on trust, unity, service, and the timeless guidance of Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Devi. “Apart from all these gotras and groups, if anyone’s family Kula Devatha is Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari, then they are Arya Vysya.”
