Mangela Kolis
The Mangela Koli,[1] or Mangala Koli[2] is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[3]
Mangela Koli मांगेळा कोळी | |
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Subcaste of Koli caste | |
Ethnicity | Koli people |
Location |
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Varna | Fisherman |
Parent tribe |
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Language |
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Religion | Hindu |
Surnames |
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The Mangela Kolis mostly work as fishermen for their livelihood.[4]
Mangela Koli villages
- Colaba
- Cuff Parade
- Khar-Danda
- Mahim
- Thane
- Juhu moragaon
- Versova
- Eksar (Borivali)
- Vazira (Borivali)
- Gorai
- Uttan Dongari
- Killa Bandar
- Pachu Bandar
- Vasai
- Rangaon
- Kalamb
- Navapur (Vatar)
- Arnala
- Arnala Killa
- Bolinj
- Virar
- Dongarpada
- Narangi
- Datiware
- Kore
- Usarni
- Kelva
- Revala
- Dadar Pada
- Kelve Mahim
- Tembhi
- Vadrai
- Shirgaon
- Satpati
- Kharekhuran
- Murbe
- Alewadi
- Navapur
- Uchheli
- Dandi
- Ghivli
- Kambode
- Phofaran
- Tarapur
- Chinchani
- Bobhata
- Dandepada
- Varor
- Gungwada
- Dhakti Dahanu
- Moti Dahanu (Fort)
- Narpad
- Chikhala
- Gholwad
- Bordi
- Daheri
- Umargaon
- Nargol
- Zai
- Tadgam
- Maroli
- Fansa
- Kalai
- Zaroli
- Kachigam
- Moti Daman
- Nani Daman
- Devka Mangelwada (Daman)
- Udvada
- Umarsadi (Mangelwad)
- Chandrapur
- Surwada
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 were possessed by goddess known as Salahbai or advising sister because she gave the advice of goddess.[clarify][5]
The Mangela Kolis of Gujarat and Maharashtra started Devi movement to rid themselves of bad habits such as the consumption of meat (nonvegetarianism) and liquor.[8]
Clans
Here are some of the prominent clans of Mangela Kolis,[9]
- Mangela
- Pagdhare
- Gharat
- Tandel
- Raut
- Hambeere
- Ambhire
- Damankar
- Dhanu
- Marde
- Mandekar
- Vaidya
- Arekar
- Tamore
- Meher
- Dawane
- Keni
- Bhoir
- Akrekar
- Nijap
- Nijai
- Vinde
- Dhanmeher
Classification
The Mangela Kolis are classified as a Special Backward Class (SBC) 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. JSTOR 26609165.
- ^ a b "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. JSTOR 42931105.
- ^ Dewan, Ritu (1999). Of Development Amidst Fragility: A Societal and Environmental Perspective on Vadhavan Port. New Delhi: Popular Prakashan. p. 42. ISBN 978-81-7154-688-6.
- ^ a b Guha, Ranajit (1984). Subaltern Studies: Writings on South Asian History and Society. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. p. 208.
- ^ Hardiman, David (2007). Histories for the Subordinated. New Delhi: Seagull Books. p. 69. ISBN 978-1-905422-38-8.
- ^ Hardiman, David; Hardiman, Professor of History David (1987). The Coming of the Devi: Adivasi Assertion in Western India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. p. 26. ISBN 978-0-19-561957-7.
- ^ Chaudhuri, Buddhadeb (1992). Tribal Transformation in India. New Delhi: Inter-India Publications. p. 290. ISBN 978-81-210-0271-4.
- ^ Lal, R. B. (2003). Gujarat. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Prakashan. p. 851. ISBN 978-81-7991-104-4.
External links
- Undisclosed Facts of Tribal Life By Paramjot Singh Chahel