The Mala community members belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The members are from various religions that is Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism. Most of the community members reside in the coastal part of Andhra Pradesh. Earlier, the male members were engaged in professions like night guard, wrestler and laborer. The wedding rituals and customs of the Mala community members depend on the religion practiced. A Hindu Mala Groom usually wears a white dhoti and shirt on the wedding day