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The '''Godha''' are [[Jain]] tribal caste people found in the state of [[Gujarat]] in [[India]] having roots in Rajasthan. They are also known as Gondha and Gonda. The Godha sometimes (depending on region) use Dengar as a community surname.<ref name="people_of_india_xxi">People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part One edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 418-421</ref> | |||
The '''Godha''' are [[Jain]] caste people found in the state of [[Gujarat]] in [[India]] having roots in Rajasthan | |||
==History and origin== | ==History and origin== | ||
The Godha are descended from a group of [[Gondi people]] | The Godha are descended from a group of tribal [[Gondi people]] that migrated from [[Madhya Pradesh]] some five centuries ago. They are mainly distributed in [[Surat District|Surat]], [[Valsad district|Valsad]] and [[Rajasthan]]. | ||
==Present circumstances== | ==Present circumstances== | ||
The Godha practice community [[endogamy]]. They have no system of clans, or clan hierarchy. They are present in almost every sector now. Many are now involved in a number of occupations such tailoring, the diamond cutting industry, | The Godha practice community [[endogamy]]. They have no system of clans, or clan hierarchy. They are present in almost every sector now. Many are now involved in a number of occupations such tailoring, and the diamond cutting industry, among others. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:13, 23 July 2023
| Godha | |
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| Religions | Jainism |
| Languages | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Populated states | Surat, Valsad, Rajasthan |
The Godha are Jain tribal caste people found in the state of Gujarat in India having roots in Rajasthan. They are also known as Gondha and Gonda. The Godha sometimes (depending on region) use Dengar as a community surname.[1]
History and origin[edit | edit source]
The Godha are descended from a group of tribal Gondi people that migrated from Madhya Pradesh some five centuries ago. They are mainly distributed in Surat, Valsad and Rajasthan.
Present circumstances[edit | edit source]
The Godha practice community endogamy. They have no system of clans, or clan hierarchy. They are present in almost every sector now. Many are now involved in a number of occupations such tailoring, and the diamond cutting industry, among others.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part One edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 418-421
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