Billava community members are mostly inhabitants of Karnataka and part of coastal Kerala. The members are now spread in urban Indian centers like Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi. The Billava Brides are well educated and some are even working in top multinational companies. During the eve of wedding celebrations, 'Tuluva paddanas' or rituals songs are sung. Billava community bride from Kerala can marry within same gothra. Well-known surnames for a Billava Bride are Poojari, Suvarna and Kirodian.