The Arya vysya community is a Telugu speaking Vaishya Hindu caste that has its base in Andhra Pradesh. The Arya vysya brides belong to business and trading families, and are strict vegetarians. The kuladevata of Arya Vaishya is Vasavi. The Arya vysya brides marry only within their own caste. The Arya vysya bride is dressed up in a bright coloured sari and gold jewellery. The bride and groom are not allowed to see each other until marriage, and the groom ties thali around the neck of the bride.