Chasa
Matrimonial
People associated with the Chasa community are farmers, who are the natives of western Orissa. The region was previously known as Kosala. The families of Chasa community are distinguished on gotra or and varga or family name. Weddings in Chasa matrimony are arranged according to the vargas. Alloiances between members of same varga are strictly prohibited. Girls are married before they reach their adolescence. A positive part of the Chasa community is that widow re-marriage and divorce are permitted.