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The '''Sirkiband''' are a [[Hindu]] [[caste]] found in the states of [[Haryana]] and [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] in [[India]]. They have [[scheduled caste]] status in [[Haryana]]. A small number in [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] are now [[Sikh]].<ref>People of India Hayana Volume XXIII edited by M.L Sharma and A.K Bhatia pages 464 to 468 Manohar</ref><ref>People of India Punjab Volume XXXVII edited by I.J Bansal and Swaran Singh pages 419 to 423 Manohar</ref><br />
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== Origin ==<br />
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The community get their name from the [[Hindi language|Hindi]] ''sikri'', meaning straw and ''band'' meaning those who tie. They are a community that was traditionally involved in the manufacture of articles made of straw and grass. The Sikriband consist of a number of [[endogamy|endogamous]] groupings, such as the Nat, Madari, Bazigar, Deha, Bhope and [[Singikat]]. These groups are further divided into clans called [[gotra]]s, which are [[exogamy|exogamous]]. Their main [[gotra]]s include the Athwal, Kilala, Chanal, Kurania, and Sarsar. The Sikriband speak [[Haryanvi]], but most also understand [[Hindi language|Hindi]].<ref>People of India Hayana Volume XXIII edited by M.L Sharma and A.K Bhatia pages 464 to 468 Manohar</ref><br />
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In [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], the Sikriband are found mainly in settlements along the [[Sutlej]] and [[Beas]] rivers. They claim to be of [[Rathore]] [[Rajput]] origin. The Sikriband claim descent from Jaimal, a [[Rajput]] prince, who on being defeated by the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]]s fled to the jungle. His descendants then took up the occupation of manufacturing straw mats. They are now found mainly in the towns of [[Jagraon]], [[Moga, Punjab|Moga]], [[Fazilka]], [[Barnala]], [[Abohar]] and [[Jalandhar]], and speak [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].<ref>People of India Punjab Volume XXXVII edited by I.J Bansal and Swaran Singh pages 419 to 423 Manohar</ref><br />
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== Present circumstances ==<br />
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The majority of the Sirkiband are still involved with the manufacture of straw items. Like many [[North India]]n [[artisan]] [[caste]]s, they have seen a decline in their economic circumstances. As an almost entirely landless community, most are now employed as landless agricultural labourers. A good many have now emigrated to the urban areas of [[Haryana]], where they are employed as daily wage labourers.<ref>People of India Hayana Volume XXIII edited by M.L Sharma and A.K Bhatia pages 464 to 468 Manohar</ref><br />
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The Sirkibands are [[Hindu]], and their main tribal deities are Gugga Pir and Shitala Mata. Their customs are similar to other [[Haryana]] [[Hindu]]s.<br />
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In [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], the community are strictly [[endogamy|endogamous]], and practice clan exogamy. Their clans are known as [[gotra]]s, the main ones being the Jhanaodia, Lakhewale, Labana, Chauhan, Rane and Rathore. A small number of the [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] Sirkiband are now [[Sikh]]. Most Sirkiband are still involved in their traditional occupation of manufacturing straw mats. A greater number are now daily wage labourers. A few have been given land by the government, but their holdings are extremely small.<ref>People of India Punjab Volume XXXVII edited by I.J Bansal and Swaran Singh pages 419 to 423 Manohar</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Dalit communities]]<br />
[[Category:Social groups of Haryana]]<br />
[[Category:Scheduled Castes of Haryana]]<br />
[[Category:Social groups of Punjab, India]]<br />
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