Madiga
"Mahadiga" redirects here. For the 2004 film, see Mahadiga (film).
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | |
| Languages | |
| Telugu language, Kannada | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Telugu people, Kannadiga, Dravidian peoples |
Madiga (also known as Maadiga, Maadigar, Maadar, Maatangi, Makkalu, Madigowd and Madigaru) is a Scheduled Caste that is found primarily in the southern Indian states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.[1]
Popular culture
A critically acclaimed documentary film, Mahadiga, was made by Lelle Suresh in 2004.[2]
References
Further reading
- Jumba Puranam – Caste Origin myth
- Liberative Motifs in the Dalit Religion
- Madiga Movement in Bangalore Karnataka
External links
- Madiga Genetic studies
- Caste, Class and Social articulation in Andhra Pradesh
- The Battle of a Madiga
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