Draft:Suthar (Gujarati/Rajasthani)
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Comment: Suthar is where some of the content with reliable sources can be merged to. No need for separate page. RangersRus (talk) 14:02, 2 November 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Yes! Suthars from Gujarat and Rajasthan is a community (also called "Gnati" in Gujarati) composed of various pre-existing caste (also called "Jati" in Gujarati). The name Suthar originates in Gujarat/Rajasthan as per the origins described in this page, but was adopted by various castes accross India, with similar occupation. However, they differ because the community of Gujarat and Rajasthan is more heterogeneous and composed of various castes, which is not the case with Suthar/Sutar castes of other states. Anghira Aryan 💬 23:09, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Is there a reason why this article should not be merged with the regular Suthar article? I'm having trouble seeing why this article should be differentiated from that article. Are the Suthars in Gujarat and Rajasthan a completely and entirely separate caste than the ones in North India? Noah 💬 22:05, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
| Suthar (Gujarati/Rajasthani) | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Community in Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| Veda | Rigveda, Samaveda |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Gujarati, Marwadi, Hindi |
| Country | India |
| Region | Rajasthan, Gujarat |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Lineage | Brahmin, Kshatriya, Artisans.[1] |
| Kingdom (original) | Chaulukya dynasty |
| Website | https://sutharsamaj.net/ |
Suthar community found in Gujarat and Rajasthan is a mixture of various castes. The origins of the this community trace back to the construction of the Rudra Mahalaya Temple, commissioned by King Mularaja of Chaulukya dynasty (now Gujarat and southern Rajasthan) [2]. Ancient Indian temple construction required a blend of skill-set ranging from astronomy and geometry to architecture, Vastu shastra and engineering [3]. The king invited Brahmins with such skill-set from northern India to design the temple and undertake this project. After designing the temple as per King's requirements, the Brahmins assembled a massive workforce of skilled artisans of different ethnicity and converted them into Brahmin varna through the Hindu ritual purification [1] [2], to maintain the sanctity of the temple. After the temple's completion, King Mularaja urged the original Brahmins to settle in his kingdom. To facilitate the resettlement, the king suggested forming a new community that combined the converted workers and the original Brahmins [1]. This proposal led to the creation of the Suthar community in the Chaulakya kingdom (now Gujarat and southern Rajasthan), a unique blend of Brahmins, Kshatriyas and artisans. [1] [2]
King Mulraja later invited additional learned Brahmins from northern India to join the Suthar community and serve as the priests of the Rudra Mahalaya Temple.[4]. The migrant Brahmins who did not join the newly formed Suthar community and served as the priests of the temple, are now known as the Audichya Brahmins [4] [1]
Current Demography
[edit]The Suthar community of Gujarat and Rajasthan community comprises a diverse mix of subcommunities and ethnic groups, resulting in a rich demographic tapestry despite its relatively small population. Currently, the community is divided into several subcastes, each associated with distinct occupations, varnas, and ethnic identities. Notable subcastes include Vanshaj Suthar, Vaishya Suthar, Mewada Suthar, Gurjar Suthar, Jangid-Brahmin Suthar, Mistri Suthar, Mistri, Luhar Suthar.
Each subcaste practices different faiths, yet they share a common heritage and a reverence for deities such as Lord Vishwakarma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva, with a predominant adherence to Vaishnavism. Common surnames within this community include Suthar, Gajjar, Sharma, Acharya, Rathore, Pancholi, Mistri, Jangid, Panchal[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Kessani, P.J. (2008). Shree Vishwakarama GyanKosh. Lulu Enterprises Incorporated. ISBN 9781435742673.
- ^ a b c "Suthar Caste History: A Rich Tapestry of Tradition and Legacy". 17 September 2024.
- ^ George Michell (1988). The Hindu Temple: An Introduction to Its Meaning and Forms. University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-53230-1.
- ^ a b Basu, Helene (2020). "Gujarat". In Jacobsen, Knut A.; Basu, Helen; Malinar, Angelika; Narayanan, Vasudha (eds.). Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism Online. Brill.
- ^ "History of Jangid Brahmin Samaj,Shree Vishwakarma,Jangid Community,Samaj Group Jaipur".