Shimpi community is the tailor caste of Maharashtra, who is Indo-Aryan ethnic group, who have their base in Maharashtra and other parts of western India. The Shimpi grooms are very down to earth and have respect for the family. Some Shimpi grooms also belong to Andhra Pradesh, and are Lingayats. The Shimpi community is also popular with the name of Namdeo. The Shimpi community mainly believes in arranged marriages, of parents' choice.