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Sep 24, 2012 · For many of the migratory Maldhari communities in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, the Hindu holiday of Janmashtami, which celebrates the god Krishna's birthday, is the one day of the year...

The Maldhari is a occupational term or title used by several herdsmen or animal husbandry castes. [1] Most Maldhari live in Kutch district in Gujarat and the Maldharis are spread over 48 hamlets that are organized into 19 Panchayats.

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Jun 1, 2011 · Another important jewel, compulsorily worn by the married Maldhari woman, is the nose ring (a widow may wear colourful clothes but not this). Every Maldhari man sports a moustache, the thicker and longer the better. It is believed that a man who does not sport hair above his upper lip is not ‘man’ enough to look after his tribe.

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Mar 6, 2024 · In some Maldhari communities, weddings are traditionally celebrated only once a year on Krishna Janmashtami, Lord Krishna’s birthday, which occurs in the middle of the rainy season.

Dec 3, 2020 · Sasan Gir, Maldharis, a tribal community residing in Gujarat, is marked by various news and article sites as the long-established dairymen. The latter used to supply milk and cheese for the rajas to the palaces in that region.

Kamalaben Nanjibhai Botadara (Maldhari) was born in Moti Khilori village of Rajkot district. She was a resolute woman who radiated with the fervor of their nation. She was married at a young age. Her husband was also a staunch nationalist and was involved in the revolutionary struggle.

Apr 11, 2013 · Maldhari are devoutly religious pastoral communities which has become an integral part of the Gir forests for over 125 years. They live in settlement called ‘nesses’ inside the forests and are engaged in the occupation of cattle rearing.