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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]], [[Chandra]],[[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>
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'''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, 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]]
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[[Category:Vaishya community]]
[[Category:Vaishya community]]

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Bhanushali
LanguagesGujarati, Kutchhi, Marathi, Hindi, Sindhi
Populated statesGujarat, Maharashtra
SubdivisionsGori, Gajra, Bhadra, Joisar, Gajra, Mange, Shethia,Katarmal,Kataria, Chandra,Hurbada,Vador,Samasuya,Dabbha,Nakhua,Mengar,[Harvara]],

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 and other parts of Gujarat.[1] Some have also moved to Thane and Mumbai region of Maharashtra and speak Marathi.

History[edit]

The Bhanushali are chiefly farmers and traders.[2] Although they claim to be of Kshatriya descent.[3] Jyotindra Jain theorized that the Bhanushalis migrated to Gujarat from, based on their worship of Hinglaj Mata. He also believed that the Lohanas and Bhanushalis shared a before their migration to Gujarat

Communities[edit]

Bhanushalis are at present divided in to two subgroups, according to where they live. The Kutchhi Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in Kutch region) and Halai Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in Halar (Jamnagar) region).[4]

Occupation[edit]

Bhanushalis are mainly involved in agriculture and farming.[3]

Religion[edit]

Bhanushalis worship different kuldevis as per their clan names / surnames.[5] They follow Hindu customs and beliefs.[6] They also worship Veer Dada Jashraj and claim, like Lohanas, that he belonged to their community. Bhanushalis chiefly worship Hinglaj, whose main temple, Hinglaj Mata mandir is in Baluchistan, their ancestral home.[3]

Lohanas[edit]

Bhanushalis shared their early home in Sind with Lohanas and seem to share history.[3] Like Lohanas, Bhanushalis are involved in trading and gained visibility in business. Like Lohanas they worship Dada Jashraj as their kuladevata and Harkor, as Kuldevi. Many Bhanushalis surnames are also found among Lohana community.[citation needed]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Gillow, John (2008). Indian Textiles. Thames & Hudson. p. 221.
  2. ↑ Fischer-Tiné, Harald (2015). Shyamji Krishnavarma: Sanskrit, Sociology, Anti-Imperialism. p. 3. ISBN 9781317562498.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Jain, Jyotindra (1980). Folk art and culture of Gujarat: guide to the collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat. University of Michigan. OCLC 499443714.
  4. ↑ Bhanushalis Samaj (2018). "About Bhanushalis Community".
  5. ↑ Berger, Peter (2010). The anthropology of values: essays in honour of Georg Pfeffer. Longman. p. 366. ISBN 9788131728208. OCLC 695854817.
  6. ↑ Urmi Chanda-Vaz (January 20, 2018). "Indian millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, as indigenous cultures reject them".
  7. ↑ "Dhvani Bhanushali Official YouTube Channel". YouTube.
  8. ↑ "Jay Bhanushali IMDb Page". IMDb.
  9. ↑ "Kishore Bhanushali IMDb Page". IMDb.
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