Bhanushali

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Bhanushali
Languages
Chunda,Hurbada,Vador,Samasuya,Dabbha,Nakhua,Mengar
,[Harvara]],

Bhanushali is a

Hindu community. The majority reside in Kutch district of the Indian state of Gujarat. Some are also found in the Saurashtra region and other parts of Gujarat.[1] Some have also moved to Thane and Mumbai region of Maharashtra
. They speak Kutchi language which is alike Gujarati.

History

The Bhanushalis are of Kshatriya descent and were warriors and served previous kings of the western region of India. When the rule of the british empire came to an end , most Bhanushalis began to enter the field of trade . They were known for their expertise in maritime trade and were involved in seafaring activities, particularly in coastal regions. They traded goods and commodities along the coasts of Gujarat and Maharashtra, contributing significantly to the region's economy.

Historically, the Bhanushalis had a strong presence in coastal trade and were known for their navigation skills. They were involved in transporting goods, spices, and other merchandise through sea routes, which contributed to the cultural exchange and economic prosperity of the regions they operated in. ..

Hinglaj Mata. He also believed that the Lohanas
and Bhanushalis shared a before their migration to Gujarat

Communities

Bhanushalis are at present divided in to two subgroups, according to where they live. The Kutchhi Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in Kutch region) and Halai Bhanushali Community (have ancestry in Halar (Jamnagar) region).[3]

Occupation

Bhanushalis are mainly involved in agriculture and farming and others who migrated are mainly involved in big businesses.[2]

Religion

Bhanushalis worship different

Baluchistan, their ancestral home.[2]

Lohanas

Bhanushalis shared their early home in

Kuldevi. Many Bhanushalis surnames are also found among Lohana community.[citation needed
]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ Gillow, John (2008). Indian Textiles. Thames & Hudson. p. 221.
  2. ^
    OCLC 499443714
    .
  3. ^ Bhanushalis Samaj (2018). "About Bhanushalis Community Archived 2019-08-09 at the Wayback Machine".
  4. OCLC 695854817
    .
  5. ^ Urmi Chanda-Vaz (January 20, 2018). "Indian millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, as indigenous cultures reject them".
  6. ^ "Dhvani Bhanushali Official YouTube Channel". YouTube.
  7. ^ "Jay Bhanushali IMDb Page". IMDb.
  8. ^ "Kishore Bhanushali IMDb Page". IMDb.
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