Hanabaru
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The Hanabaru, also known as the Hanbar, Yadava/Krishna Golla, or Krishna Gaulis, are a Sub-Caste of Yadav caste presiding within the Indian state Karnataka. They are mostly found in the hilly tracts of the Belgaum, Khanapur, and Chikodi regions. Hanabaru who live in villages and in the more eastern regions of the district are either husbandmen or Farmers. In 1972, the population of the Hanabaru was 14,515.[1][2]
Culture[edit]
Language[edit]
They communicate through the Dravidian language Kannada and less commonly, the Indo-Aryan language Marathi.
Diet[edit]
They are non-vegetarians and practice fasting every Friday.
Religion[edit]
In their religious practices, they revere several Hindu deities, including Yellamma, Vithala, Maruti, Mallayya, Dattatreya and Holevva.
A Brahmin priest conducts marriages and other religious functions. The Hanabaru have sub-groups classified by one's participation in intermarriage: the Hale Hanabaru who do, and the Hosa Hanabaru who do not. In the past, "Tera" was in practice, which allowed for widow marriages.
The Jangams conducts funeral services. Lately, some caste members have chosen to cremate their dead.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Karnataka (India) (1987). Karnataka State Gazetteer: Belgaum. Director of Print, Stationery and Publications at the Government Press. Search this book on
- ↑ Singh, K. S.; India, Anthropological Survey of (1998). India's Communities. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-563354-2. Search this book on
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