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Banjaras were one of the well known groups of pastoral communities of India. They were found in the villages of Rajasthan, Uttar pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. Now they have spread through all over India. It is said that they originally came from Afghanistan before settling in Rajasthan and other parts of India. They are a class of usually described as nomadic people who wander from one place to another thus leading a life in their own terms and conditions. So, their way of living is quite thrilling and full of adventures. In search of good pasture land for their cattle, they moved over long distances, selling plough cattle and other goods to villagers in exchange for grain and fodder. Now the Banjaras have started leading a permanent and settled life.
Banjaras were one of the well known groups of pastoral communities of India. They were found in the villages of Rajasthan, Uttar pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. Now they have spread through all over India. It is said that they originally came from Afghanistan before settling in Rajasthan and other parts of India. They are a class of usually described as nomadic people who wander from one place to another thus leading a life in their own terms and conditions. So, their way of living is quite thrilling and full of adventures. In search of good pasture land for their cattle, they moved over long distances, selling plough cattle and other goods to villagers in exchange for grain and fodder. Now the Banjaras have started leading a permanent and settled life.
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Banjaras are a nomadic community of people, who are found in the northwestern belt of the Indian subcontinent, from Afghanistan to the state of Rajasthan. They are also variously called as Gor, Lambani, Vanjara and Gormati. Anthropologists have said the banjaras have origins in Afghanistan. The word Banjara is said to have originated in Sanskrit and means wanderers in jungle, i.e. vana chara.
Banjara art revolves around rangoli, textile embridary, tattooing and painting. Their dance and music are also unique and have been acclaimed. They profess to be Hindus, but a sister community, known as Dadhis or Gajugonia, practice islam.
Although widely dispersed today, banjaras are primarily found in the states of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telengana.
Banjara art revolves around rangoli, textile embridary, tattooing and painting. Their dance and music are also unique and have been acclaimed. They profess to be Hindus, but a sister community, known as Dadhis or Gajugonia, practice islam.
Although widely dispersed today, banjaras are primarily found in the states of Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telengana.
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