Malhar Koli
The Malhar Koli[1] also known as Panbhare Koli[2] is a Subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian states of Gujarat,[3] Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.[4][5] The Malkar used to work as Yeskar and they were Subedar or fortkeeper of Sinhagad, Torna and Rajgad forts during time of Shivaji.[2][6] Their local traditional dance is Tarpa Dance in Maharashtra.[7] They worship the Waghowa devi which is a lion goddess.[8]
Origin[change]
The name of Malhar Kolis is probably derived from either (i) the Dravidian word 'Mala' meaning hill or (ii) from a description of the tribe as 'Kolis worshiping the god Malhar.[2]
Malhar Kolis is mainly concentrated in Palghar , Dahanu , Wada , Jawhar , Vasai and Bhivandi tehsils of Thane district of Maharashtra.[9]
Clans[change]
Here are some of the clans of Malhar Kolis:,[10]
- Barad
- Babar
- Bodle
- Balshi
- Bhoye
- Basvant
- Bhoir
- Bhomte
- Bhavar
- Chakar
- Dalvi
- Dumade
- Dongarkar
- Dhangade
- Dhapasti
- Ghatal
- Gadag
- Golim
- Gavade
- Gahade
- Hadal
- Harke
- Jadhav
- Jimbal
- Kharpade
- Karmode
- Kathe
- Katar
- Kamadi
- Khatali
- Kirkire
- Lade
- Lilke
- Mali
- Mor
- Morghe
- Matera
- Madake
- Narale
- Patara
- Ravate
- Shironde
- Savare
- Shelkar
- Sumda
- Sagane
- Surum
- Sambre
- Talhe
- Tandel
- Tambade
- Tilivada
- Tope
- Umbarkar
- Wayade
- Wardha
- Warkhande
- Welpade
- Wangha
- Satav:[11] this clan of Malhar Kolis is the hereditary priest of the Mahalaxmi temple of Dahanu which was built by royal Koli family of Jawhar state.
Classification[change]
The Malhar Kolis are classified as Scheduled Tribe by the Government of Maharashtra.[12] In some area, Malhar Kolis classified as Other Backward Class, or OBC caste by Government of Gujarat.[13]
References[change]
- ↑ "Aarey tribals receive notice from Slum Rehabilitation Authority; housing minister Jitendra Awhad to intervene". Hindustan Times. 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Prasad, R. R. (1996). Encyclopaedic Profile of Indian Tribes. New Delhi, India: Discovery Publishing House. pp. 92–98. ISBN 978-81-7141-298-3.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Services, Hungama Digital. "Tata Steel organizes its second regional 'Samvaad' 2017 at Netrang, Gujrat". www.tatasteel.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ HARAD, PRANITA A.; JOGLEKAR, P.P. (2017). "A STUDY OF FISH SYMBOLISM IN THE LIFE OF THE SON KOLI COMMUNITY OF MUMBAI". Bulletin of the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute. 77: 121–130. ISSN 0045-9801 – via JSTOR.
- ↑ Russell, Robert Vane (2022-01-04). The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India: Ethnological Study of the Caste System. New Delhi, India: E-artnow.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India: Popular Book Depot. p. 7.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ "In the tarpa, the Warli, Malhar Koli and Bhil tribes find a reflection of — and way to celebrate — their natural environments-Living News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ Aug 10, Nergish Sunavala | TNN | Updated:; 2014; Ist, 06:27. "A leopard for a neighbour - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Hiramani, A. B. (1997). Cultural Correlates of Tribal Health. New Delhi, India: B.R. Publishing Corporation. p. 57. ISBN 978-81-7018-823-0.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Singh, Kumar Suresh; Bhanu, B. V. (2004). Maharashtra History. New Delhi, India: Popular Prakashan. pp. 98–100. ISBN 978-81-7991-101-3.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Tribhuwan, Robin D. (2003). Fairs and Festivals of Indian Tribes. New Delhi, India: Discovery Publishing House. p. 26. ISBN 978-81-7141-640-0.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ "List Of Scheduled Tribes - TRTI, Pune". trti.maharashtra.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ↑ "List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Gujarat State | List of Castes | Director, Developing Castes Welfare". sje.gujarat.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2022-03-30.