Servegara.--The Servegaras are a caste found in South Canara, and to a small extent in Bellary. "They are said to be a branch of the Konkan Marathis of Goa, from whence they were invited by the Lingayat kings of Nagara to serve as soldiers and to defend their forts (kote), whence the alternative name of Koteyava (or Kotegara). Another name for them is Ramakshatri. The mother-tongue of the Servegaras of South Canara is Canarese, while their brethren in the north speak Konkani. They have now taken to cultivation, but some are employed in the Revenue and Police departments as peons (orderlies) and constables, and a few are shopkeepers. The name Servegara is derived from the Canarese serve, an army. In religion they are Hindus, and, like most West Coast castes, are equally partial to the worship of Siva and Vishnu. They wear the sacred thread. Karadi Brahmans are their priests, and they owe allegiance to the head of the Sringeri mutt. Their girls are married before puberty, and the remarriage of widows is neither allowed nor practiced. Divorce is permitted only on the ground of the unchastity of the wife. The body of a child under three years is buried, and that of any person exceeding that age is cremated. They eat flesh, but do not drink. Their titles are Nayak, Aiya, Rao, and Sheregar." [164] In the Census Report, 1901, Bomman Valekara is returned as a synonym, and Vilayakara as a sub-caste of Servegara. Setti.--See Chetti. Settukkaran.--A castle title, meaning economical people, sometimes used by Devangas instead of Setti or Chetti. Sevagha Vritti.--A sub-division of Kaikolan. Sevala (service).--An exogamous sept of Golla.