The Maniyani (also known as Kolaya, Kolari, Ayar, Konar[1][2] in different areas) is a Malayalam speaking Yadava community,[3] They are mainly distributed in , Kannur, Kasaragod districts. They are a pastoral community and their traditional occupation is tending cattle and cultivation.[4]

Origin

The Maniyanis are believed to have come from the ancient Yadava clan and associate themselves closely with the god Krishna.[5] It is believed that from Gokarnam, a group of those who set out for various parts of India, reached the Kolat land and the Tulu land via Mangalore.

Social life

The majority of the Maniyanis are concentrated in the districts of Kannur and Kasaragod.[4]

References

  1. ^ Religion_and_Society.
  2. ^ Religion_and_Society.
  3. ^ J. N. Singh Yadav (1992). Yadavas Through the Ages, from Ancient Period to Date. Sharada Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-85616-03-2.
  4. ^ a b "www.ecoi.net" (PDF).
  5. ^ T. Madhava Menon; International School of Dravidian Linguistics (2002). A handbook of Kerala. International School of Dravidian Linguistics. ISBN 978-81-85692-31-9.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maniyani_(caste)
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