Malhar Koli Explained

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.[6] Their local traditional dance is Tarpa dance in Maharashtra[7] and they worship the Waghowa Devi, a lion goddess.[8]

Caste Name:Malhar Koli
Caste Name In Local:Malhar Koli
Native Name:मल्हार कोळी
Abbreviation:MK
Varna:Warrior
Jati:Koli
Classification:
Kula Daivat: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
Education Reservation:Yes
Employment Reservation:Yes
Other Reservation: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.

Origin and distribution

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.

Malhar Kolis are mainly concentrated in Palghar, Dahanu, Wada, Jawhar, Vasai, and Bhivandi tehsils of the Thane district of Maharashtra.[10]

Clans

Here are some of the clans of Malhar Kolis:[11]

Classification

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]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-02-12 . Aarey tribals receive notice from Slum Rehabilitation Authority; housing minister Jitendra Awhad to intervene . 2022-03-30 . Hindustan Times . en.
  2. Book: Prasad, R. R. . Encyclopaedic Profile of Indian Tribes . Discovery Publishing House . 1996 . 978-81-7141-298-3 . New Delhi . 92–98 . en.
  3. Web site: Services . Hungama Digital . Tata Steel organizes its second regional 'Samvaad' 2017 at Netrang, Gujarat . 2022-03-30 . www.tatasteel.com . en.
  4. HARAD . PRANITA A. . JOGLEKAR . P.P. . A Study of Fish Symbolism in the Life of the Son Koli Community of Mumbai . 2017 . Bulletin of the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute . 77 . 121–130 . 26609165 . 0045-9801 . JSTOR.
  5. Book: Russell, Robert Vane . The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India: Ethnological Study of the Caste System . 2022-01-04 . E-artnow . New Delhi . en.
  6. Book: Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv . The Mahadev Kolis . Popular Book Depot . 1957 . New Delhi . 7 . en.
  7. Web site: 2019-10-30 . In the tarpa, the Warli, Malhar Koli and Bhil tribes find a reflection of — and way to celebrate — their natural environments . 2022-03-30 . Firstpost . en.
  8. Web site: Sunavala . Nergish . 2014-08-10 . A leopard for a neighbour . 2022-03-30 . The Times of India . en.
  9. Book: Mhatre, Sharayu . Multiple Transitions for Tribal Women: A Study of Tribal Women of Palghar Taluka, Maharashtra, India . International Labour Office . 1981 . . 104. In Maharashtra State, the Ruling Congress reemerged in power in the Assembly and was dissolved only in mid–1978. Bhoomi Sena Leader, Kaluram, a Malhar koli, was at one time affiliated with the Socialists, merged into the Janata ... . en.
  10. Book: Hiramani, A. B. . Cultural Correlates of Tribal Health . B.R. Publishing Corporation . 1997 . 978-81-7018-823-0 . New Delhi . 57 . en.
  11. Book: Singh . Kumar Suresh . Maharashtra History . Bhanu . B. V. . Popular Prakashan . 2004 . 978-81-7991-101-3 . . 98–100 . en.
  12. Book: Tribhuwan, Robin D. . Fairs and Festivals of Indian Tribes . Discovery Publishing House . 2003 . 978-81-7141-640-0 . New Delhi . 26 . en.
  13. Web site: List Of Scheduled Tribes – TRTI, Pune . 2022-03-30 . trti.maharashtra.gov.in.
  14. Web site: List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Gujarat State . ((Director, Developing Castes Welfare)) . 2022-03-30 . sje.gujarat.gov.in.
  15. Book: Ambagudia . Jagannath . Handbook of Tribal Politics in India . Xaxa . Virginius . 2020-12-01 . SAGE Publishing India . 978-93-5388-460-4 . New Delhi . 373 . ...its emergence to the efforts of a single person, born around 1943, named Kaluram Dhodade, also known as Kalu Kaka in the Palghar region. He originally came from the Kondhan village and belonged to the Malhar Koli tribe (Deshpande) . en.

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