Bhavsar

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Bhavsar
LanguagesBagri, Marathi, Gujarati
Populated statesGujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka , Telangana

The Bhavsar also known as Bhavasara Kshathriya or Bhavsar Kshatriya are a caste found in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka , Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. Their traditional occupation is weaving, dyeing and printing of cloth.[1] However, many became tailors in course of time and are known as, "shimpi" in Maharashtra while those who continued in the former profession of dyeing and printing of clothes are known as, "Rangārē" but most Bhavsars are now pursuing modern day occupations, including private sector or public sector jobs.[2][3][4]

History

According to legend, the Bhavsar originated in the Saurashtra region, which is now in the state of Gujarat.[5][6]

The Bhavsar community has negotiated with the Pakistani government to assure passage for regular pilgrimages to Hinglaj.[7] Hinglaj Mata is their Community deity.[8]

Language

The Bhavsar community in Rajasthan speaks Bagri, a Rajasthani dialect,[6] those in Gujarat speak Gujarati[5] and the rest speak Marathi, apart from the local language but the Gujarati speaking and Marathi speaking Bhavsars were traditionally endogamous.[9]

See also

External links

http://www.bhavsarsamaj.com/index.php

References

  1. ^ Shah, A. M. (2010). The Structure of Indian Society: Then and Now. Routledge. p. 175. ISBN 978-1-13619-771-0.
  2. ^ Singh, K.S.; Lal, R.B.; Anthropological Survey of India (2003). Gujarat. Gujarat (in Spanish). Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 978-81-7991-104-4. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  3. ^ Gafoor, K.A. (1955). Social Services in Hyderabad. Publication. Citizen Press. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  4. ^ Census of India, 1901. 1902. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  5. ^ a b Singh, Kumar Suresh, Anthropological Survey of India (2003). People of India: Gujarat. Popular Prakashan. p. 206. ISBN 81-7991-104-7.
  6. ^ a b Singh, Kumar Suresh, Anthropological Survey of India (1998). People of India: Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. p. 146. ISBN 81-7154-766-4.
  7. ^ Singh, Kumar Suresh, Anthropological Survey of India (1998). People of India: Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. p. 148. ISBN 81-7154-766-4.
  8. ^ Singh, K.S.; Lavania, B.K.; Anthropological Survey of India (1998). Rajasthan. People of India. Popular Prakashan. p. 148. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  9. ^ Singh, K.S.; Lal, R.B.; Anthropological Survey of India (2003). Gujarat. Gujarat (in Spanish). Anthropological Survey of India. p. 206. ISBN 978-81-7991-104-4. Retrieved 9 October 2022.

Further reading

  • Advanced communities among the Kshatriyas of Malwa and Western India – Shankar Patwardhan, Arvind Vyas Paper no. AS056/2007 submitted to Anthropological Survey of India
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