Bhil Mama

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The Mama are a sub-division of the Bhil community found indigenous to the current state of

Banswara District. Their clans are referred to as ataks.[1]

The Maman are a community of small and medium-sized farmers. Most of their settlements are exclusively Kataria, and each of them contains an informal caste association. This acts as an instrument of social control, punishing those who transgress current community norms. They are now

Brahminical tribal deities. The Kataria speak the Bagri dialect of Rajasthani.[1]

Marriage

Like other Bhil groups, they are

.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part One edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 165 to 169 Popular Prakashan