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| The '''Gawaria''' are a [[Hindu]] [[caste]] found in [[North India]]. They are also known as [[Banjara]]<ref name="Peopleof">''People of India Rajasthan'' edited by Ghanshyam Gawariya Sr. Software Engineer</ref> and Kalenra. They live in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]], including the districts of [[Nagaur district|Nagaur]], [[Jodhpur district|Jodhpur]], [[Jaipur]], [[Ajmer district|Ajmer]], [[Barmer district|Barmer]], [[Jaisalmer district|Jaisalmer]], [[Alwar district|Alwar]], [[Banswara district|Banswara]], and [[Udaipur]].
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| == Structure ==
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| Gawaria is a sub-group within the larger [[Banjara]] community.
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| The Gawaria are divided into three sub-groups, Rajput Gawaria, Dharampur Gawaria, and Gwar Gawaria. The Rajput and Gwar groups are considered superior. These two sub-groups are endogamous.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}
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| The Gawaria are further divided into clans, known as [[gotra]]s. Each gotra claims descent from a common ancestor and marriages between other member's clans are strictly forbidden.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}
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| == History ==
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| According to their traditions, the community descends from three brothers - Tapasvi Singh, Lakhi Singh, and Bhumi Singh. These brothers lost their land and took to peddling goods and services. The Gawaria was a nomadic community traveling throughout North India selling their wares. However, the emergence of railways in the 19th century forced the community to abandon their traditional occupation.
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| The community is now settled on the outskirts of villages and towns involved in trading and business. They are distributed across North India, in particular in [[Haryana]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] and, [[Uttar Pradesh]]. They speak the Marwari language, although most also understand [[Hindi]].<ref name="Peopleof" />
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| == Culture ==
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| The Gawaria are now a denotified Ghumantu community, The community's distinct dialect distinguishes it from neighbouring communities. They tend to be residentially segregated. They are entirely Hindu, and worship local deities such as the Gurgaon wali mata.<ref name="Peopleof" /> Their education status is very poor. {{citation needed|date=July 2012}}
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| == Economy ==
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| Many in the rural areas are agricultural labourers while those in the cities are wage labourers. A few have taken to trade or education. Women sell beauty items. Gawaria people work ''munj'', ''ban'', ''sirki'', ''kunchi'', and ''chapper.''
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Gadhia community]]
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| == References ==
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| {{reflist}}{{Social groups of Rajasthan}}
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| [[Category:Social groups of Haryana]]
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| [[Category:Indian castes]]
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| [[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
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| [[Category:Social groups of Rajasthan]]
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