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Subcaste of Koli caste From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Malhar[1] also known as Panbhare[2] is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian states of Gujarat,[3] Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.[4][5] The Malhar Kolis 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] and they worship the Waghowa Devi, a lion goddess.[8]
Malhar Koli | |
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Malhar Koli | |
Abbreviation | MK |
Jāti | Koli |
Classification | |
Kuladevta (male) | Waghoba |
Religions | Hindu |
Languages | |
Country | India |
Populated states | |
Region | South India |
Ethnicity | Koli people |
Notable members | Kaluram Dhodade[9] |
Subdivisions | Panbhare Koli |
Status | Subcaste of the Koli caste |
Reservation (Education) | Yes |
Reservation (Employment) | Yes |
Reservation (Other) | Yes |
The Malhar Kolis are hereditary priest in the Mahalaxmi temple of Dahanu which was built by the King Jayaba Mukne of Jawhar State in 1343.[10]
The name of Malhar Kolis is probably derived from either the Dravidian word 'Mala' meaning hill or, from a description of the tribe as Kolis worshiping the god Malhar.[2]
Malhar Kolis are mainly concentrated in Palghar, Dahanu, Wada, Jawhar, Vasai, and Bhivandi tehsils of the Thane district of Maharashtra.[11]
Here are some of the clans of Malhar Kolis:[12]
The Malhar Kolis are classified as Scheduled Tribe by the Government of Maharashtra.[13] In few areas, Malhar Kolis are classified as Other Backward Class (OBC) caste by the Government of Gujarat.[14]
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