Maniyani (caste)
Appearance
Maniyani മണിയാണി | |
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Classification | Lunar dynasty |
Religions | Hinduism |
Languages | Malayalam |
Country | India |
Populated states | Kerala • Puduchery |
Related groups | Yadav |
The Maniyani (also known as Kolaya, Kolari, Ayar, Konar[1][2] in different areas) is a Malayalam speaking Yadava community,[3] They are mainly distributed in , Kannur, Kasaragod districts. They are a pastoral community and their traditional occupation is tending cattle and cultivation.[4]
Origin
[edit]The Maniyanis are believed to have come from the ancient Yadava clan and associate themselves closely with the god Krishna.[5] It is believed that from Gokarnam, a group of those who set out for various parts of India, reached the Kolat land and the Tulu land via Mangalore.
Social life
[edit]The majority of the Maniyanis are concentrated in the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Religion_and_Society.
- ^ Religion_and_Society.
- ^ J. N. Singh Yadav (1992). Yadavas Through the Ages, from Ancient Period to Date. Sharada Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-85616-03-2.
- ^ a b "www.ecoi.net" (PDF).
- ^ T. Madhava Menon; International School of Dravidian Linguistics (2002). A handbook of Kerala. International School of Dravidian Linguistics. ISBN 978-81-85692-31-9.