Avarna

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Avarna ( अवर्ण ) communities are those that do not belong to one of the four varnas (Hindu social castes).[1][2].They are also known as Panchama.

Communities[edit]

References[edit]

  1. DR Jatava (2011). The Hindu Sociology. Surabhi Publications. p. 92.
  2. Yājñika, Acyuta and Sheth, Suchitra (2005). The Shaping of Modern Gujarat: Plurality, Hindutva, and Beyond, p. 260. Penguin Books India


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