The Malhar also known as Panbhare is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian states of Gujarat , Maharashtra , Goa and Karnataka . The Malhar Kolis used to work as Yeskar and they were subedar or fortkeeper of Sinhagad , Torna and Rajgad forts during time of Shivaji . Their local traditional dance is Tarpa dance in Maharashtra and they worship the Waghowa Devi, a lion goddess.
5-672: The Malhar Kolis are hereditary priest in the Mahalaxmi temple of Dahanu which was built by the King Jayaba Mukne of Jawhar State in 1343. The name of Malhar Kolis is probably derived from either the Dravidian word 'Mala' meaning hill or, from a description of the tribe as Kolis worshiping the god Malhar . Malhar Kolis are mainly concentrated in Palghar , Dahanu , Wada , Jawhar , Vasai , and Bhivandi tehsils of
10-506: The Mumbai – Ahmedabad Highway in Dahanu taluka, Palghar , Maharashtra , India. It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi . This temple was built by Koli king Jayaba Mukne of Jawhar State in 1306 at the establishment of Jawhar . During the worship, the flag of the present Raja of Mukne Dynasty of Jawhar is offered to the mother's temple. The flag is presented by Narayan Satava, the priest of
15-511: The Thane district of Maharashtra. Here are some of the clans of Malhar Kolis: The Malhar Kolis are classified as Scheduled Tribe by the Government of Maharashtra . In few areas, Malhar Kolis are classified as Other Backward Class (OBC) caste by the Government of Gujarat . Mahalakshmi Temple, Dahanu The Mahalakshmi temple , or Mahalaxmi Temple , is a temple situated on
20-481: The Satav clan. Members of Satva clan are hence looked upon with respect by other clans of Malhar koli tribe and even other tribal groups as well. During Navaratri celebrations, devotees from distant places throng to the temple, which is decorated for this occasion, to pay obeisance. They have to stand for hours in long queues holding coconuts, flowers and sweets which they offer to the goddess. This article about
25-566: The village of Vaghadi. The duty or responsibility of managing the temple, its activities including presiding over its rituals was bestowed upon a clan called Satav of the Malhar Koli tribe by Koli rulers of Jawhar . The current high priest of the Mahalaxmi temple is a Satav, from the Satav clan of Malhar Koli tribe. Mahalaxmi goddess is goddess of the mountains is the clan goddess of
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