Sourashtra community members originally hail from the state of Gujarat. The community members moved to the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and made it their home. The members are primarily into weaving profession. They are called Patnulkarar in Tamil Nadu. The Sourashtra grooms are also into various other professions in private and public enterprises. Wedding rituals for Sourashtra community is many and the Sourashtra groom is actively involved into the rituals, some of which are Horad and Devgas.