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
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
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
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
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- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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. JSTOR 26609165 – 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.
- ↑ "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: 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.
- ↑ Singh, Kumar Suresh; Bhanu, B. V. (2004). Maharashtra History. New Delhi, India: Popular Prakashan. pp. 98–100. ISBN 978-81-7991-101-3.
- ↑ Tribhuwan, Robin D. (2003). Fairs and Festivals of Indian Tribes. New Delhi, India: Discovery Publishing House. p. 26. ISBN 978-81-7141-640-0.
- ↑ "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.