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	{{Infobox caste		{{Infobox caste
	\|caste_name = Bhanushali		\|caste_name = Bhanushali (bhanshali)(bhansari)(bansari)
	\|populated_states = [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]]		\|populated_states = [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]]
	\|languages = [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]], [[Kutchi language\|Kutchhi]], [[Marathi language\|Marathi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]		\|languages = [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]], [[Kutchi language\|Kutchhi]], [[Marathi language\|Marathi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]
	\|subdivisions = [[Gori, India\|Gori]], [[Gajra]], [[Bhadra]], [[Joisar]], [[Gajra]], [[Mange Bhanushali\|Mange]], [[Shethia]],[[Katarmal]],[[Kataria]], [[~~Chandra~~]],[[Hurbada]],[[Vador]],[[Samasuya]],[[Dabbha]],[[Nakhua]],[[Mengar]],[Harvara]],		\|subdivisions = [[AMAL]] [[AMIL ]][[Khaniya]], [[Gori, India\|Gori]], [[Gajra]], [[Bhadra]], [[Joisar]], [[Gajra]], [[Mange Bhanushali\|Mange]], [[Shethia]], [[Katarmal]], [[Kataria]], [[Chunda]], [[Hurbada]], [[Vador]], [[Samasuya]], [[Dabbha]], [[Fuliya]],[[Nakhua]],[[Mav]], [[Mengar]], [[Harvara]]{{citation needed\|date=August 2024}}
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	}}		'''Bhanushali''' is a Suryavanshi Kshatriya [[Hindu]] community. The majority reside in [[Kutch district]] of the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]. Some are also found in the [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra region]] and other parts of Gujarat.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Gillow\|first=John\|title=Indian Textiles\|publisher=Thames & Hudson\|year=2008\|pages=221}}</ref> Some have also moved to Thane and Mumbai region of [[Maharashtra]]. They speak [[Kutchi language]].{{Cn\|date=December 2025}}

			== Origins ==
			Bhanushali is a descendant of Lord Rama's son Lav. The name "Bhanushali", translates to "Radiant sun" or "Bearers of the Sun ". Bhanushali is derived from the mythological king Bhanusal. The community was also known as Vegusor/Vagar after the place of Vegukot or Vegugad in [[Rann of Kutch]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book \|last=Lal \|first=R. B. \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4Cy_-FXW9BQC \|title=Gujarat \|date=2003 \|publisher=Popular Prakashan \|isbn=978-81-7991-104-4 \|pages=185 \|language=en}}</ref>

	~~'''~~Bhanushali~~''' is a [[Hindu]] or [[Jain]] community~~. The ~~majority reside in [[Kutch district]] of the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]~~. ~~Some are also found in the~~ [[~~Saurashtra (region)~~\|~~Saurashtra region~~]] and ~~other parts of [[Gujarat]]~~.<ref~~>{{Cite book\|last=Gillow\|first~~=~~John\|title=Indian Textiles\|publisher=Thames & Hudson\|year=2008\|pages=221}}<~~/~~ref~~> ~~Some have also moved to Thane and Mumbai region of [[Maharashtra]] and speak [[Marathi language\|Marathi]].~~		Bhanushalis are mainly divided into three sections: Bhanushalis, Halari Bhanushali and Sindhi Bhanushalis. The caste is vegetarian. Bhanushalis have 96 [[Exogamy\|exogamous]] sub-divisions, including Mange, Vadore, Gajra, Gori, Bhadra, Nanda and Harbala.<ref name=":0" />

	==History==		== History ==
	~~The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers~~ and ~~traders~~.~~<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Fischer-Tiné\|first=Harald\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OKbbCgAAQBAJ&dq=Bhanushali+kshatriya&pg=PA3\|title=Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit~~, ~~Sociology~~, ~~Anti-Imperialism\|year=2015\|pages=3\|isbn=9781317562498 }}</ref> Although they claim~~ to be of ~~[[Kshatriya]] descent~~.<ref name=jain>{{cite book\|last1=Jain\|first1=Jyotindra\|title=Folk art and culture of Gujarat: guide to the collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat\|date=1980\|publisher=University of Michigan\|language=English\|oclc=499443714}}</ref> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from, based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared a before their migration to Gujarat		Historically, the Bhanushalis had a strong presence in coastal trade and were known for their navigation skills. They were involved in transporting goods, spices, and other merchandise through sea routes, which contributed to the cultural exchange and economic prosperity of the regions they operated in.<ref name=jain>{{cite book\|last1=Jain\|first1=Jyotindra\|title=Folk art and culture of Gujarat: guide to the collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat\|date=1980\|publisher=University of Michigan\|language=English\|oclc=499443714}}</ref> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from Balochistan, based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared their early home in [[Sindh]] before their migration to Gujarat.

	== Communities ==		== Communities ==
	Bhanushalis are at present divided ~~in to~~ two subgroups, according to where they live. The Kutchhi Bhanushali ~~Community (~~have ancestry in [[Kutch district\|Kutch]] region) and ~~Halai~~ Bhanushali ~~Community (~~have ancestry in ~~Halar~~ ([[Jamnagar]]) region).<ref>Bhanushalis Samaj (2018). "[http://www.bhanushalisamaj.in/ About Bhanushalis Community]".</ref>		Bhanushalis are at present divided into two subgroups, according to where they live. The Kutchhi Bhanushali community have ancestry in the [[Kutch district\|Kutch]] region, and the Halari Bhanushali community have ancestry in the Halari ([[Jamnagar]]) region.<ref>Bhanushalis Samaj (2018). "[http://www.bhanushalisamaj.in/ About Bhanushalis Community] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809094331/http://www.bhanushalisamaj.in/ \|date=2019-08-09 }}".</ref>

	== Occupation ==		== Occupation ==
	Bhanushalis are mainly involved in agriculture and farming.<ref name=jain/>		Bhanushalis are mainly involved in agriculture and farming and others who migrated are mainly involved in big businesses.<ref name=jain/>

	== Religion ==		== Religion ==
	Bhanushalis worship different [[kuldevi]]s as per their clan names / surnames.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Berger\|first1=Peter\|title=The anthropology of values: essays in honour of Georg Pfeffer\|date=2010\|publisher=Longman\|isbn=9788131728208\|page=366\|oclc=695854817\|language=English}}</ref> They follow Hindu customs and beliefs.<ref>Urmi Chanda-Vaz (January 20, 2018). "[https://scroll.in/magazine/863405/indian-millennials-are-embracing-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos-as-indigenous-cultures-reject-them Indian millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, as indigenous cultures reject them]".</ref> They also worship [[Veer Dada Jashraj]] and claim, like [[Lohana]]s, that he belonged to their community. Bhanushalis chiefly worship [[Hinglaj]], whose main temple, [[Hinglaj Mata mandir]] is in [[Baluchistan]], their ancestral home.<ref name="jain" />		Bhanushalis worship different [[kuldevi]]s as per their clan names / surnames.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Berger\|first1=Peter\|title=The anthropology of values: essays in honour of Georg Pfeffer\|date=2010\|publisher=Longman\|isbn=9788131728208\|page=366\|oclc=695854817\|language=English}}</ref> They follow Hindu customs and beliefs.<ref>Urmi Chanda-Vaz (January 20, 2018). "[https://scroll.in/magazine/863405/indian-millennials-are-embracing-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos-as-indigenous-cultures-reject-them Indian millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, as indigenous cultures reject them]".</ref> They also worship [[Veer Dada Jashraj]] and claim, like [[Lohana]]s, that he belonged to their community. Bhanushalis chiefly worship [[Hinglaj]], whose main temple, [[Hinglaj Mata mandir]] is in [[Baluchistan]], their ancestral home.<ref name="jain" /> They worship Karan from Mahabharta as Karan Dada.

	==Lohanas==		==Lohanas==
	Bhanushalis shared their early home in [[~~Sind~~]] with Lohanas and seem to share history.<ref name="jain" /> Like [[Lohana]]s, Bhanushalis are involved in trading and gained visibility in business. Like Lohanas they worship [[Rana Jashraj\|Dada Jashraj]] as their [[kuladevata]] and [[Harkor]], as [[Kuldevi]]. Many Bhanushalis surnames are also found among [[Lohana]] community.{{citation needed\|date=June 2018}}		Bhanushalis shared their early home in [[Sindh]] with Lohanas and seem to share history.<ref name="jain" /> Like [[Lohana]]s, Bhanushalis are involved in trading and gained visibility in business. Like Lohanas they worship [[Rana Jashraj\|Dada Jashraj]] as their [[kuladevata]] and [[Harkor]], as [[Kuldevi]]. Many Bhanushalis surnames are also found among [[Lohana]] community.{{citation needed\|date=June 2018}}

	== Notable people ==		== Notable people ==
	* [[Shyamji Krishna Varma\|Shyamji Krishna Verma]], Indian revolutionary fighter of Bhanushali community from Mandvi Kutch		* [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], Indian singer<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://youtube.com/c/DhvaniBhanushali\|title=Dhvani Bhanushali Official YouTube Channel\|via=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>
	* [[Odhavram]], Torch bearer for educating Bhanushali Clan		* [[Jay Bhanushali]], Indian television actor
	* [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], Indian ~~Singer~~<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://youtube.com/c/DhvaniBhanushali\|title=Dhvani Bhanushali Official YouTube Channel\|~~website~~=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>		* [[Kishore Bhanushali]], Indian actor and stand-up comedian
	* [[Jay Bhanushali]], Indian television actor~~<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3396450/\|title=Jay Bhanushali IMDb Page\|website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>~~		* [[Kuntal Joisher]], Indian mountaineer based in Mumbai
	* [[Kishore Bhanushali]], Indian actor and stand-up comedian~~<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2603838/\|title=Kishore~~ Bhanushali ~~IMDb Page\|website=~~[[~~IMDb~~]] ~~}}</ref>~~		* [[Odhavram]], torch bearer for educating Bhanushali Clan
			* [[Shyamji Krishna Varma]], Indian revolutionary fighter of Bhanushali community from Mandvi Kutch

	==References==		==References==

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	\|languages = [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]], [[Kutchi language\|Kutchhi]], [[Marathi language\|Marathi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]		\|languages = [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]], [[Kutchi language\|Kutchhi]], [[Marathi language\|Marathi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]
	\|subdivisions = [[Gori, India\|Gori]], [[Gajra]], [[Bhadra]], [[Joisar]], [[Gajra]], [[Mange Bhanushali\|Mange]], [[Shethia]],[[Katarmal]],[[Kataria]], [[~~Chunda~~]],[[Hurbada]],[[Vador]],[[Samasuya]],[[Dabbha]],[[Nakhua]],[[Mengar]],[Harvara]],		\|subdivisions = [[Gori, India\|Gori]], [[Gajra]], [[Bhadra]], [[Joisar]], [[Gajra]], [[Mange Bhanushali\|Mange]], [[Shethia]],[[Katarmal]],[[Kataria]], [[Chandra]],[[Hurbada]],[[Vador]],[[Samasuya]],[[Dabbha]],[[Nakhua]],[[Mengar]],[Harvara]],

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	{{Infobox caste		{{Infobox caste
	\|caste_name= Bhanushali		\|caste_name = Bhanushali
	\|populated_states= [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]]		\|populated_states = [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]]
	\|languages= [[Kutchi language\|Kutchhi]], [[~~Gujarati~~ language\|~~Gujarati~~]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]		\|languages = [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]], [[Kutchi language\|Kutchhi]], [[Marathi language\|Marathi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language\|Sindhi]]
	\|subdivisions= [[~~Mav~~]] , [[Bhadra]], [[Joisar]], [[Gajra]], [[~~Gori~~]]		\|subdivisions = [[Gori, India\|Gori]], [[Gajra]], [[Bhadra]], [[Joisar]], [[Gajra]], [[Mange Bhanushali\|Mange]], [[Shethia]],[[Katarmal]],[[Kataria]], [[Chunda]],[[Hurbada]],[[Vador]],[[Samasuya]],[[Dabbha]],[[Nakhua]],[[Mengar]],[Harvara]],
	~~\|guru=Sant Odhavramji Maharaj\|official_website=www.bhanusamaj.org}}~~

	'''Bhanushali''' ([[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]] : / '''Bhānshali''' / '''Bhansali''')<ref name=jain>{{cite book\|last1=Jain\|first1=Jyotindra\|title=Folk art and culture of Gujarat: guide to the collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat\|date=1980\|publisher=University of Michigan\|language=English\|oclc=499443714}}</ref> is a [[Hindu]] [[~~Agriculture\|agrarian~~]] community ~~of [[Vaishya]] [[Varna (Hinduism)\|varna]]~~. The majority reside in [[Kutch district]] of the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]. Some are also found in the [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra region]] and other parts of [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Gillow\|first=John\|title=Indian Textiles\|publisher=Thames & Hudson\|year=2008\|pages=221}}</ref>		}}

			'''Bhanushali''' is a [[Hindu]] or [[Jain]] community. The majority reside in [[Kutch district]] of the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]. Some are also found in the [[Saurashtra (region)\|Saurashtra region]] and other parts of [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Gillow\|first=John\|title=Indian Textiles\|publisher=Thames & Hudson\|year=2008\|pages=221}}</ref> Some have also moved to Thane and Mumbai region of [[Maharashtra]] and speak [[Marathi language\|Marathi]].

	==History==		==History==
	The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers and traders.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Fischer-Tiné\|first=Harald\|url=https://~~www~~.google.com/books~~/edition/Shyamji_Krishnavarma/OKbbCgAAQBAJ~~?hl=~~en&gbpv=1~~&dq=Bhanushali+kshatriya&pg=PA3~~&printsec=frontcover~~\|title=Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit, Sociology, Anti-Imperialism\|year=2015\|pages=3}}</ref> Although they claim to be of [[Kshatriya]] descent~~, but are recognized as [[Vaishya]]~~.<ref name=jain/> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from ~~[[Sindh]]~~, based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared a ~~common home in Sindh~~ before their migration to Gujarat~~.<ref name=jain/>~~		The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers and traders.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Fischer-Tiné\|first=Harald\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OKbbCgAAQBAJ&dq=Bhanushali+kshatriya&pg=PA3\|title=Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit, Sociology, Anti-Imperialism\|year=2015\|pages=3\|isbn=9781317562498 }}</ref> Although they claim to be of [[Kshatriya]] descent.<ref name=jain>{{cite book\|last1=Jain\|first1=Jyotindra\|title=Folk art and culture of Gujarat: guide to the collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat\|date=1980\|publisher=University of Michigan\|language=English\|oclc=499443714}}</ref> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from, based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared a before their migration to Gujarat

	~~Colonial sources noted that the Bhanushalis were subordinate to [[Lohana (caste)\|Lohana]] and [[Bhatia caste\|Bhatias]].<ref name=":0" />~~

	== Communities ==		== Communities ==
	Bhanushalis are at present divided in to two subgroups, according to where they live. The Kutchhi Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in [[Kutch district\|Kutch]] region) and Halai Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in Halar ([[Jamnagar]]) region).		Bhanushalis are at present divided in to two subgroups, according to where they live. The Kutchhi Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in [[Kutch district\|Kutch]] region) and Halai Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in Halar ([[Jamnagar]]) region).<ref>Bhanushalis Samaj (2018). "[http://www.bhanushalisamaj.in/ About Bhanushalis Community]".</ref>

	~~Surname~~

	Bhanushalis often use their community name also as their surname and as such you can find many people using Bhanushali surname. However, other surnames among this community are Shethia, Amal, Kataria, Hemani, Damani, etc. etc. It is said that Bhanushali's had 96 surnames. Few others are Katarmal ,Nanda, Gori, Bhadra, Hurabada, Joisher, Joisar, Mithiya, Gajra, Mange, Fuliya, Visariya, Nakhva, Chandra, Dhabha, Chunada, Mengar, Khichda, Vador, Maajania, Mav, Motani, Ratda, Dama, Gajra, Dama. Kanakhara, Nanda, joisar, And Bhadra are said to be most largely used surnames.<ref>Bhanushalis Samaj (2018). "[http://www.bhanushalisamaj.in/ About Bhanushalis Community]".</ref>

	== Occupation ==		== Occupation ==
	Bhanushalis are mainly involved in agriculture and farming~~. Now in 21st century Bhanushali community diversified in various fields of construction, manufacturers of various products based in Mandvi, Ahmedabad, Vapi, Valsad, Mumbai & various cities~~.<ref name=jain/>		Bhanushalis are mainly involved in agriculture and farming.<ref name=jain/>

	== Religion ==		== Religion ==
	Bhanushalis worship different [[kuldevi]]s as per their clan names / surnames.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Berger\|first1=Peter\|title=The anthropology of values: essays in honour of Georg Pfeffer\|date=2010\|publisher=Longman\|isbn=9788131728208\|page=366\|oclc=695854817\|language=English}}</ref> They follow Hindu customs and beliefs.<ref>Urmi Chanda-Vaz (January 20, 2018). "[https://scroll.in/magazine/863405/indian-millennials-are-embracing-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos-as-indigenous-cultures-reject-them Indian millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, as indigenous cultures reject them]".</ref> They also worship [[Veer Dada Jashraj]] and claim, like [[Lohana]]s, that he belonged to their community. Bhanushalis chiefly worship [[Hinglaj]], whose main temple [[Hinglaj Mata mandir]] is in [[Baluchistan]]~~, Pakistan~~, their ancestral home~~.some people are convert to ismaili aga khani community.~~. <ref name="jain" />		Bhanushalis worship different [[kuldevi]]s as per their clan names / surnames.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Berger\|first1=Peter\|title=The anthropology of values: essays in honour of Georg Pfeffer\|date=2010\|publisher=Longman\|isbn=9788131728208\|page=366\|oclc=695854817\|language=English}}</ref> They follow Hindu customs and beliefs.<ref>Urmi Chanda-Vaz (January 20, 2018). "[https://scroll.in/magazine/863405/indian-millennials-are-embracing-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos-as-indigenous-cultures-reject-them Indian millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, as indigenous cultures reject them]".</ref> They also worship [[Veer Dada Jashraj]] and claim, like [[Lohana]]s, that he belonged to their community. Bhanushalis chiefly worship [[Hinglaj]], whose main temple, [[Hinglaj Mata mandir]] is in [[Baluchistan]], their ancestral home.<ref name="jain" />

	~~== Main places ==~~
	~~Purandham, Bhanushali Dwaro Mandvi.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Purandham – Bhanu Samaj – Jan Seva Te Prabhu Seva\|url=https://www.bhanusamaj.org/purandham/\|access-date=2021-05-01\|language=en-US}}</ref>~~

	~~Kutchi Lal rameshwar Ashram.Haridwar~~

	~~Kranti Teerth, Shyamji Krishna Verma Memorial, Mandvi.~~

	Rata Talav Mandir (Shri Kutchi Bhanushali Sant Shri Odhavram Maharaj Sarvajanik Seva Mandal).<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-01-19\|title=Rata Talav Mandir (Shri Kutchi Bhanushali Sant Shri Odhavram Maharaj Sarvajanik Seva Mandal),Rato talav, Kachchh, gujarat, India\|url=https://indiasthan.com/place/gujarat/137219/rata-talav-mandir-shri-kutchi-bhanushali-sant-shri-odhavram-maharaj-sarvajanik-seva-mandalrato-talav\|access-date=2021-05-01\|website=indiasthan.com\|language=en-US}}</ref>

	~~Sant Odhavramji Jakhau Dham , Jakhau.~~

	==Lohanas==		==Lohanas==
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	== Notable people ==		== Notable people ==
	* [[Shyamji Krishna Varma\|Shyamji Krishna Verma]], Indian revolutionary fighter of Bhanushali community from Mandvi Kutch		* [[Shyamji Krishna Varma\|Shyamji Krishna Verma]], Indian revolutionary fighter of Bhanushali community from Mandvi Kutch
	*[[Odhavram]], Torch bearer for educating Bhanushali Clan		* [[Odhavram]], Torch bearer for educating Bhanushali Clan
	*[[Dhvani Bhanushali]], Indian Singer		* [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], Indian Singer<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://youtube.com/c/DhvaniBhanushali\|title=Dhvani Bhanushali Official YouTube Channel\|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>
	* [[Jay Bhanushali]], Indian television actor		* [[Jay Bhanushali]], Indian television actor<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3396450/\|title=Jay Bhanushali IMDb Page\|website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
	* [[Kishore Bhanushali]], Indian actor and stand-up comedian		* [[Kishore Bhanushali]], Indian actor and stand-up comedian<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2603838/\|title=Kishore Bhanushali IMDb Page\|website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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			[[Category:Hindu communities]]
	[[Category:Social groups of Gujarat]]		[[Category:Social groups of Gujarat]]
	[[Category:Vaishya community]]		[[Category:Vaishya community]]

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	==History==		==History==
	The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers and traders.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Fischer-Tiné\|first=Harald\|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Shyamji_Krishnavarma/OKbbCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Bhanushali+kshatriya&pg=PA3&printsec=frontcover\|title=Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit, Sociology, Anti-Imperialism\|year=2015\|pages=3}}</ref> Although they claim to be of [[Kshatriya]] descent, but are recognized as [[Vaishya]].<ref name=jain/> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from, based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared a common home in Sindh before their migration to Gujarat.<ref name=jain/>		The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers and traders.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Fischer-Tiné\|first=Harald\|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Shyamji_Krishnavarma/OKbbCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Bhanushali+kshatriya&pg=PA3&printsec=frontcover\|title=Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit, Sociology, Anti-Imperialism\|year=2015\|pages=3}}</ref> Although they claim to be of [[Kshatriya]] descent, but are recognized as [[Vaishya]].<ref name=jain/> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from [[Sindh]], based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared a common home in Sindh before their migration to Gujarat.<ref name=jain/>

	Colonial sources noted that the Bhanushalis were subordinate to [[Lohana (caste)\|Lohana]] and [[Bhatia caste\|Bhatias]].<ref name=":0" />		Colonial sources noted that the Bhanushalis were subordinate to [[Lohana (caste)\|Lohana]] and [[Bhatia caste\|Bhatias]].<ref name=":0" />

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	==History==		==History==
	The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers and traders.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Fischer-Tiné\|first=Harald\|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Shyamji_Krishnavarma/OKbbCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Bhanushali+kshatriya&pg=PA3&printsec=frontcover\|title=Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit, Sociology, Anti-Imperialism\|year=2015\|pages=3}}</ref> Although they claim to be of [[Kshatriya]] descent, but are recognized as [[Vaishya]].<ref name=jain/> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from ~~[[Sindh]]~~, based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared a common home in Sindh before their migration to Gujarat.<ref name=jain/>		The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers and traders.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Fischer-Tiné\|first=Harald\|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Shyamji_Krishnavarma/OKbbCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Bhanushali+kshatriya&pg=PA3&printsec=frontcover\|title=Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit, Sociology, Anti-Imperialism\|year=2015\|pages=3}}</ref> Although they claim to be of [[Kshatriya]] descent, but are recognized as [[Vaishya]].<ref name=jain/> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from, based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared a common home in Sindh before their migration to Gujarat.<ref name=jain/>

	Colonial sources noted that the Bhanushalis were subordinate to [[Lohana (caste)\|Lohana]] and [[Bhatia caste\|Bhatias]].<ref name=":0" />		Colonial sources noted that the Bhanushalis were subordinate to [[Lohana (caste)\|Lohana]] and [[Bhatia caste\|Bhatias]].<ref name=":0" />

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{{short description|Hindu agrarian community}}
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{{Infobox caste
|caste_name= Bhanushali
|populated_states= [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]]
|languages= [[Kutchi language|Kutchhi]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]]
|subdivisions= [[Mav]] , [[Bhadra]], [[Joisar]], [[Gajra]], [[Gori]]
|guru=Sant Odhavramji Maharaj|official_website=www.bhanusamaj.org}}

'''Bhanushali''' ([[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] : / '''Bhānshali''' / '''Bhansali''')<ref name=jain>{{cite book|last1=Jain|first1=Jyotindra|title=Folk art and culture of Gujarat: guide to the collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat|date=1980|publisher=University of Michigan|language=English|oclc=499443714}}</ref> is a [[Hindu]] [[Agriculture|agrarian]] community of [[Vaishya]] [[Varna (Hinduism)|varna]]. The majority reside in [[Kutch district]] of the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]. Some are also found in the [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra region]] and other parts of [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Gillow|first=John|title=Indian Textiles|publisher=Thames & Hudson|year=2008|pages=221}}</ref>

==History==
The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers and traders.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Fischer-Tiné|first=Harald|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Shyamji_Krishnavarma/OKbbCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Bhanushali+kshatriya&pg=PA3&printsec=frontcover|title=Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit, Sociology, Anti-Imperialism|year=2015|pages=3}}</ref> Although they claim to be of [[Kshatriya]] descent, but are recognized as [[Vaishya]].<ref name=jain/> Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from [[Sindh]], based on their worship of [[Hinglaj Mata]]. He also believed that the [[Lohana]]s and Bhanushalis shared a common home in Sindh before their migration to Gujarat.<ref name=jain/>

Colonial sources noted that the Bhanushalis were subordinate to [[Lohana (caste)|Lohana]] and [[Bhatia caste|Bhatias]].<ref name=":0" />

== Communities ==
Bhanushalis are at present divided in to two subgroups, according to where they live. The Kutchhi Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in [[Kutch district|Kutch]] region) and Halai Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in Halar ([[Jamnagar]]) region).

Surname

Bhanushalis often use their community name also as their surname and as such you can find many people using Bhanushali surname. However, other surnames among this community are Shethia, Amal, Kataria, Hemani, Damani, etc. etc. It is said that Bhanushali's had 96 surnames. Few others are Katarmal ,Nanda, Gori, Bhadra, Hurabada, Joisher, Joisar, Mithiya, Gajra, Mange, Fuliya, Visariya, Nakhva, Chandra, Dhabha, Chunada, Mengar, Khichda, Vador, Maajania, Mav, Motani, Ratda, Dama, Gajra, Dama. Kanakhara, Nanda, joisar, And Bhadra are said to be most largely used surnames.<ref>Bhanushalis Samaj (2018). "[http://www.bhanushalisamaj.in/ About Bhanushalis Community]".</ref>

== Occupation ==
Bhanushalis are mainly involved in agriculture and farming. Now in 21st century Bhanushali community diversified in various fields of construction, manufacturers of various products based in Mandvi, Ahmedabad, Vapi, Valsad, Mumbai & various cities.<ref name=jain/>

== Religion ==
Bhanushalis worship different [[kuldevi]]s as per their clan names / surnames.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Berger|first1=Peter|title=The anthropology of values: essays in honour of Georg Pfeffer|date=2010|publisher=Longman|isbn=9788131728208|page=366|oclc=695854817|language=English}}</ref> They follow Hindu customs and beliefs.<ref>Urmi Chanda-Vaz (January 20, 2018). "[https://scroll.in/magazine/863405/indian-millennials-are-embracing-religious-and-spiritual-tattoos-as-indigenous-cultures-reject-them Indian millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, as indigenous cultures reject them]".</ref> They also worship [[Veer Dada Jashraj]] and claim, like [[Lohana]]s, that he belonged to their community. Bhanushalis chiefly worship [[Hinglaj]], whose main temple [[Hinglaj Mata mandir]] is in [[Baluchistan]], Pakistan, their ancestral home.some people are convert to ismaili aga khani community.. <ref name="jain" />

== Main places ==
Purandham, Bhanushali Dwaro Mandvi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Purandham – Bhanu Samaj – Jan Seva Te Prabhu Seva|url=https://www.bhanusamaj.org/purandham/|access-date=2021-05-01|language=en-US}}</ref>

Kutchi Lal rameshwar Ashram.Haridwar

Kranti Teerth, Shyamji Krishna Verma Memorial, Mandvi.

Rata Talav Mandir (Shri Kutchi Bhanushali Sant Shri Odhavram Maharaj Sarvajanik Seva Mandal).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Rata Talav Mandir (Shri Kutchi Bhanushali Sant Shri Odhavram Maharaj Sarvajanik Seva Mandal),Rato talav, Kachchh, gujarat, India|url=https://indiasthan.com/place/gujarat/137219/rata-talav-mandir-shri-kutchi-bhanushali-sant-shri-odhavram-maharaj-sarvajanik-seva-mandalrato-talav|access-date=2021-05-01|website=indiasthan.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

Sant Odhavramji Jakhau Dham , Jakhau.

==Lohanas==
Bhanushalis shared their early home in [[Sind]] with Lohanas and seem to share history.<ref name="jain" /> Like [[Lohana]]s, Bhanushalis are involved in trading and gained visibility in business. Like Lohanas they worship [[Rana Jashraj|Dada Jashraj]] as their [[kuladevata]] and [[Harkor]], as [[Kuldevi]]. Many Bhanushalis surnames are also found among [[Lohana]] community.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}}

== Notable people ==
* [[Shyamji Krishna Varma|Shyamji Krishna Verma]], Indian revolutionary fighter of Bhanushali community from Mandvi Kutch
*[[Odhavram]], Torch bearer for educating Bhanushali Clan
*[[Dhvani Bhanushali]], Indian Singer
* [[Jay Bhanushali]], Indian television actor
* [[Kishore Bhanushali]], Indian actor and stand-up comedian

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Indian castes]]
[[Category:Social groups of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Vaishya community]]