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<p>2409:4041:2E8E:5080:137:989B:B79D:6336: </p> <hr /> <div>The '''Kela''' are a [[Hindu]] community found in the state of [[Gujarat &amp; Rajasthan]] in [[India]]. They are also known as Dhat Maheshwari .&lt;ref&gt;Marginal Hindu Communities in India edited by Dr Harsh kela pages 424-436&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Origin==<br /> <br /> The Kela are a hunting and gathering community found in the district of [[Midnapore District|Midnapore]]. They were traditionally involved in the catching of snakes, toads and birds, a profession considered derogatory by neighbouring communities. The word Kela has been derived from the word kala, which means unclean in [[Bengali language|Bengali]]. They are also known as Kharia Muslims, as they are said to be converts from the Kharia [[caste]], and prefer to be known as Kharia.&lt;ref&gt;Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 424-436&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Present circumstances==<br /> <br /> The Kela have now entirely given up their traditional occupation, and the majority are now marginal farmers or sharecroppers. A significant minority are also involved in repairing locks, and now suitcases. The community is strictly endogamous, and marry close kin. They live in multi-caste villages, but occupy their distinct quarters, known as paras. The community are [[Sunni]] [[Muslim]]s and speak [[Bengali language]].&lt;ref&gt;Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 424-436&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> <br /> * [[Lodha Muslims]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{Indian Muslim}}<br /> {{Authority control}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Kela (Tribe)}}<br /> [[Category:Social groups of West Bengal]]<br /> [[Category:Muslim communities of India]]<br /> [[Category:Dom in India]]<br /> [[Category:Romani in India]]</div>

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