Thigala
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Languages | |
| Tigalari, | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Dravidian · Kannadiga · Tamil · Telugu · Tigalari |
The Thigala or Tigala are a social group found in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states of India, and particularly the city of Bangalore; the caste is traditionally gardeners of flowers and vegetables.[1] They are likely a sub-caste of the numerous ವಹ್ನಿಕುಲ ಕ್ಷತ್ರಿಯ ತಿಗಳ Vanniyar caste.[2]
They are generally Hindus.[3] It is claimed that King Hyder Ali encouraged them to settle down in Bangalore to help in the laying out of Lal Bagh. Their main deity is Draupadi, the dharmaraya swamy temple near corporation was built in 11th century AD. Kempegowda the founder of Bangalore built four gopuras with this temple as the centre of the city. [4]:173 and the Karagam festival celebrated in Kolar, Bangalore, Hosakote, Anekal, Kanakapura, Jakkasandra and other towns highly significant to the community.[5] The Thigala in Karnataka speak a mixture of Kannada and Tamil Tigalari. [2]
A Karnataka state government order of 1994 designated the Thigala there as members of the Backward Classes.
Tigalari language
Tigalari language is a mother tongue of Tigala kshatriya (ವಹ್ನಿಕುಲ ಕ್ಷತ್ರಿಯ) community.
References
- ↑ People of India - Kumar Suresh Singh, Anthropological Survey of India - Google Books
- 1 2 People of India - Kumar Suresh Singh, Anthropological Survey of India - Google Books
- ↑ People of India - Kumar Suresh Singh, Anthropological Survey of India - Google Books
- ↑ Karnataka State Gazetteer: Bangalore District - B. N. Sri Sathyan - Google Books
- ↑ A Handbook of Karnataka - Google Books
- ↑ http://books.google.com/books?id=Lskk9njQ2MoC&pg=PA117&dq=thigala+backwards+caste&hl=en&sa=X&ei=kZNQUfK2B- HD4AOLrIGwBA&ved=0CD4Q6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=thigala%20backwards%20caste&f=false