Jatav community members belong from the state of Jammu and Kashmir and falls under the Hindu Chamar caste. The chamar caste is an occupational caste involved in leatherwork. Jatav community members can speak Hindi, Rajasthan, Punjabi and Braj Bhasha. Jatav grooms believe in the traditional rituals of their community. Earlier an occupational community of tanners, a Jatav groom is educated and into various professions. Wedding rituals for Jatav community members depends on the state of residence