Mogaveera is an occupational community engaged in fishing and marine business. The members mostly reside in the coastal part of Karnataka and also in the states of Maharashtra, Kerala and Goa. Wedding among the Mogaveera community takes place according to Hindu customs and rituals of the state. Mogaveera Brides have families surnames based on lineage such as Amin, Kotian, Kunder, Maindan, Salian, Suvarna and Thingalaya. A Mogaveera Bride usually dresses in traditional attire on the wedding day.