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Maniyani (caste)

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Maniyani
മണിയാണി
ClassificationLunar dynasty
ReligionsHinduism
LanguagesMalayalam
CountryIndia
Populated statesKerala • Puduchery
Related groupsYadav

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

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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

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The majority of the Maniyanis are concentrated in the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Religion_and_Society.
  2. ^ Religion_and_Society.
  3. ^ J. N. Singh Yadav (1992). Yadavas Through the Ages, from Ancient Period to Date. Sharada Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-85616-03-2.
  4. ^ a b "www.ecoi.net" (PDF).
  5. ^ T. Madhava Menon; International School of Dravidian Linguistics (2002). A handbook of Kerala. International School of Dravidian Linguistics. ISBN 978-81-85692-31-9.