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The '''Vasava''' are | The '''Vasava''' are an [[Adivasi]] clan of the [[Bhil]] ethnic community found in the [[States and union territories of India|states]] of [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]] and [[Rajasthan]] in [[India]]. They have [[scheduled tribe]] status. In Rajasthan, they are also known as '''Vasave'''. | ||
== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
The Vasava in Gujarat trace their [[Mythology|mythological]] descent from [[Eklavya]]. They originally hail from south Gujarat and [[Madhya Pradesh]]. The community are now found in districts of [[Baroda]], [[Surat District|Surat]], [[Bharuch District|Bharuch]], [[Narmada District|Narmada]] and Panchmahal. They speak Bhili language, although most can now speak [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]].<ref>People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 226 to 230 Popular Prakashan</ref> | The Vasava are a [[Bhil]] sub-group of the larger [[Adivasi]] ethnos. some [[Sanskritized]] Vasava in Gujarat trace their [[Mythology|mythological]] descent from [[Eklavya]]. They originally hail from south Gujarat and [[Madhya Pradesh]]. The community are now found in districts of [[Baroda]], [[Surat District|Surat]], [[Bharuch District|Bharuch]], [[Narmada District|Narmada]] and Panchmahal. They speak [[Bhili language|Bhili]] language, although most can now speak [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]].<ref>People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 226 to 230 Popular Prakashan</ref> | ||
The Vasave in Maharashtra are found mainly in the [[Khandesh]] region. Their settlements exist mainly in the hilly and forest terrain of the [[Satpuda]] range. The Vasave speak the Bhil language, but most also speak [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. The Vasave are mainly a community of farmers, with animal husbandry being a secondary occupation. About 80% of the Vasave are [[Hindu]], while the other 20% are [[Christians]].<ref>People of India Maharashtra Volume XXX Part One edited by B.V Bhanu, B.R Bhatnagar, D.K Bose, V.S Kulkarni and J Sreenath pages 326-335</ref> | The Vasave in Maharashtra are found mainly in the [[Khandesh]] region. Their settlements exist mainly in the hilly and forest terrain of the [[Satpuda]] range. The Vasave speak the [[Bhili language|Bhil]] language, but most also speak [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. The Vasave are mainly a community of farmers, with animal husbandry being a secondary occupation. About 80% of the Vasave are [[Hindu]], while the other 20% are [[Christians]].<ref>People of India Maharashtra Volume XXX Part One edited by B.V Bhanu, B.R Bhatnagar, D.K Bose, V.S Kulkarni and J Sreenath pages 326-335</ref> | ||
== Present circumstances == | == Present circumstances == | ||
The Vasava of Gujarat are | The Vasava of Gujarat are an [[endogamous]] community and maintain village exogamy. Many are now agricultural labourers, and a few also own land. Those who own land grow paddy, sorghum, wheat, cereals and different kinds of pulses. Analogous to their wider [[Bhil]] community, they are [[non-vegetarian]]. Vasava are Hindu, they preserve many of their own ancestral indigenous [[Folk religion|folk]] beliefs.<ref>People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 226 to 230 Popular Prakashan</ref> | ||
{{As of|2001}}, the Vasava in Rajasthan were classified as a [[Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes|Scheduled Tribe]] under the [[Reservation in India|Indian government's reservation program]] of [[positive discrimination]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Census of India: Government of India |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/Tables_Published/SCST/scst_main.html |date=7 March 2007 |title=List of Scheduled Tribes |access-date=27 November 2012}}</ref> | {{As of|2001}}, the Vasava in Rajasthan were classified as a [[Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes|Scheduled Tribe]] under the [[Reservation in India|Indian government's reservation program]] of [[positive discrimination]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Census of India: Government of India |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/Tables_Published/SCST/scst_main.html |date=7 March 2007 |title=List of Scheduled Tribes |access-date=27 November 2012}}</ref> | ||
The historic longing for [[Bhilistan]] has been led by a Vasava leader, [[Chhotubhai Vasava]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:32, 6 June 2022
The Vasava are an Adivasi clan of the Bhil ethnic community found in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan in India. They have scheduled tribe status. In Rajasthan, they are also known as Vasave.
Origin[edit]
The Vasava are a Bhil sub-group of the larger Adivasi ethnos. some Sanskritized Vasava in Gujarat trace their mythological descent from Eklavya. They originally hail from south Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The community are now found in districts of Baroda, Surat, Bharuch, Narmada and Panchmahal. They speak Bhili language, although most can now speak Gujarati.[1]
The Vasave in Maharashtra are found mainly in the Khandesh region. Their settlements exist mainly in the hilly and forest terrain of the Satpuda range. The Vasave speak the Bhil language, but most also speak Marathi. The Vasave are mainly a community of farmers, with animal husbandry being a secondary occupation. About 80% of the Vasave are Hindu, while the other 20% are Christians.[2]
Present circumstances[edit]
The Vasava of Gujarat are an endogamous community and maintain village exogamy. Many are now agricultural labourers, and a few also own land. Those who own land grow paddy, sorghum, wheat, cereals and different kinds of pulses. Analogous to their wider Bhil community, they are non-vegetarian. Vasava are Hindu, they preserve many of their own ancestral indigenous folk beliefs.[3]
As of 2001[update], the Vasava in Rajasthan were classified as a Scheduled Tribe under the Indian government's reservation program of positive discrimination.[4]
The historic longing for Bhilistan has been led by a Vasava leader, Chhotubhai Vasava.
References[edit]
- ↑ People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 226 to 230 Popular Prakashan
- ↑ People of India Maharashtra Volume XXX Part One edited by B.V Bhanu, B.R Bhatnagar, D.K Bose, V.S Kulkarni and J Sreenath pages 326-335
- ↑ People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 226 to 230 Popular Prakashan
- ↑ "List of Scheduled Tribes". Census of India: Government of India. 7 March 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2012.