Leva Patidar or Leva Patil is a Hindu community who are descendants from the Kshatriya clan. The states of Gujarat and Maharashtra have large concentration of this community. Earlier engaged in farming and agricultural activities, the Leva Patidar Grooms are educated and into varied professions. The wedding celebrations follow the Hindu rites and customs. Some common surnames for the Leva Patil grooms are Kharche, Jawale, Phalak, Patil, Rane, Kinge, Chopde, Nemade, Lokhande and Warade.