Madari
Madari is a Dalit community found in Indian subcontinent who were engaged in the profession of street performance, particulary showibg shows with monkeys and bears, and Snake charming.[1] They are recognized as Scheduled Castes in Delhi, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.[2]
Their lifestyle is similar to the Nat and Bazigar people, living nomadic lifestyle and earning livelihood by street performance.[3] In states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karntaka, they are counted with Mang (or Matangs). The Madaris are predominantly Hindus, and those who are Muslims are followers of Badi' al-Din.[4]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Hussain, Ghulam (17 March 2026). Architecture of Caste in Pakistan: Dalit Assertions in a Culture of Denial. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-040-86724-2.
- ^ "List of Scheduled Castes | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment - Government of India". socialjustice.gov.in. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ^ "Monkey on one's back".
- ^ Singh, K. S. (Ed) (1994). People of India: Haryana. People of India: State series; v.23. New Delhi: Manohar. ISBN 978-81-7304-091-7.
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