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From: Satyan, Nagu (nagu.satyan_at_lmco.com)
Date: Tue Jul 21 1998 - 11:52:55 PDT
As Mani stated, many Karnataka Iyengars address their father as "Anna." My father-in-law was addressed as Anna by his borthers/sisters, 9 children as well as the daughters-in-law and sons-in-law. I see the same practice with most of our nieces and nephews (husband's side) living in India. On my parents' side, most address as Appa, including us. Generally, I noticed that Hebbar Iyengars use "Anna" and if I am right, Mandyam Iyengars address the father as "Ayya." Another observation I have made is that when the Karnataka Hebbar Iyengars introduce their father or refer to their father during a conversation, the word "thohappanar" is used, similar to my relatives in Madras. For mothers, Hebbar Iyengars while introducing refer to their mother as "thaayaar." Nagu Satyan MS. Nagu Satyan Manager, Material Science and Technology Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver 303-977-1342 (B)