Salvi (caste)
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (51,000[1]) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
•  India | |
| Languages | |
| • Mewari • Hindi • Marwari | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism • Jainism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| • Kori • Koshti • Sadh • Dhagi• Bhuiyar |
The Salvi are a caste found in the state of Rajasthan in India.[2]
History and origin
The Salvi trace their origin from the word Sal, which means a loom. They speak Mewari among themselves.[3]
Present circumstances
The community speak Mewari among themselves and Hindi with outsiders. They have two sub-divisions, the Marwari Salvi and Mewara Salvi, which are further sub-divided into smaller clans.
With the decline in their traditional occupation of weaving, they are now mainly a community of landless agricultural labourers. A small number are still involved with weaving, and make thick cotton clothes and turbans. The Salvi are a Hindu community, their family goddess is Chamund Devi.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.joshuaproject.net/peoples.php
- ↑ People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan
- ↑ People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan
- ↑ People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan
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