Mangela Koli
The Mangela,[1] or Mangala[2] is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[3]
मांगेळा कोळी | |
|---|---|
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Maharashtra, Gujarat | |
| Languages | |
| Marathi, Gujarati, Koli, Hindi, English | |
| Religion | |
| Hindu, Koli Christians | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Vaitee Koli, Son Koli, Agri Koli |
The Mangela Kolis mostly work as fishermen for their livelihood.[4]
History
In the year of 1922, the Mangela Kolis were hit by an epidemic of Smallpox. They believed this epidemic to have been caused by a goddess who had therefore to be propitiated. Ceremonies were held at which Mangela Koli women became possessed by the deity.[5] Through these mediums she made it known to the community that she would be satisfied only if they gave up meat, fish, liquor and toddy.[6] The propitiation ceremony of the Mangela Kolis and Vaitty Kolis conformed to this pattern. As their spirit-mediums were normally female, women were possessed by the goddess and made her wishes known. One of these wishes was that they abstain from alcoholic drinks and meat.[7] The Koli women who was possessed buy godess known as Salahbai or advising sister because she gave the advices of godess.[5]
The Mangela Kolis of Gujarat and Maharashtra started Devi Movement to get ride of bad habits such as eating of meat and nonveg and liquor.[8]
Clans
Here are some of the prominent clans of Mangela Kolis,[9]
- Tandel
- Raut
- Hambeere
- Damankar
- Dhanu
- Morde
- Monderkar
Classification
The Mangela Kolis are classified as a Other Backward Class or OBC caste by Government of Maharashtra.[2]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "National Commission for Backward Classes". www.ncbc.nic.in. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ Walimbe, S. R. (1981). "GENETIC RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE KOLIS OF MAHARASHTRA". Bulletin of the Deccan College Research Institute. 40: 60–66. ISSN 0045-9801.
- ↑ Dewan, Ritu (1999). Of Development Amidst Fragility: A Societal and Environmental Perspective on Vadhavan Port. New Delhi, India: Popular Prakashan. p. 42. ISBN 978-81-7154-688-6.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Guha, Ranajit (1984). Subaltern Studies: Writings on South Asian History and Society. New Delhi, India, Asia: Oxford University Press. p. 208.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Hardiman, David (2007). Histories for the Subordinated. New Delhi, India, Asia: Seagull Books. p. 69. ISBN 978-1-905422-38-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Hardiman, David; Hardiman, Professor of History David (1987). The Coming of the Devi: Adivasi Assertion in Western India. New Delhi, India: Oxford University Press. p. 26. ISBN 978-0-19-561957-7.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Chaudhuri, Buddhadeb (1992). Tribal Transformation in India. New Delhi, India, Asia: Inter-India Publications. p. 290. ISBN 978-81-210-0271-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Lal, R. B. (2003). Gujarat. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Prakashan. p. 851. ISBN 978-81-7991-104-4.
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