Banjara community
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The Banjara community is a traditionally nomadic ethnic group of India known for its vibrant culture, distinctive dress, and history as traders and transporters.
Statements (69)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ethnic group
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nomadic community ⓘ social group in India ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Gor
NERFINISHED
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Gor Banjara NERFINISHED ⓘ Labana NERFINISHED ⓘ Lambadi NERFINISHED ⓘ Lambani NERFINISHED ⓘ Sugali NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| continent | Asia ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalFestival |
Diwali
NERFINISHED
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Holi NERFINISHED ⓘ Teej NERFINISHED ⓘ local Banjara jatras and fairs ⓘ |
| culturalRecognition |
known for colorful textiles
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known for distinctive embroidery ⓘ known for nomadic heritage ⓘ |
| culturalTrait |
folk dances
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oral storytelling traditions ⓘ vibrant folk music ⓘ |
| economicActivity |
agriculture
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daily wage labor ⓘ handicraft production ⓘ |
| ethnicClassification | Indo-Aryan people ⓘ |
| historicalRole |
bullock-cart transporters
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grain traders ⓘ salt traders ⓘ |
| language |
Gor Boli
ⓘ
Lambadi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| presentInState |
Andhra Pradesh
NERFINISHED
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Chhattisgarh NERFINISHED ⓘ Delhi NERFINISHED ⓘ Gujarat NERFINISHED ⓘ Haryana NERFINISHED ⓘ Karnataka NERFINISHED ⓘ Madhya Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ Maharashtra NERFINISHED ⓘ Odisha NERFINISHED ⓘ Punjab NERFINISHED ⓘ Rajasthan NERFINISHED ⓘ Telangana NERFINISHED ⓘ Uttar Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion |
Christianity
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Hinduism ⓘ Islam ⓘ Sikhism ⓘ animist beliefs ⓘ |
| settlementPattern |
currently semi-nomadic
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currently settled in villages and hamlets ⓘ historically nomadic ⓘ |
| socialStatusInIndia |
Other Backward Class in some states
ⓘ
Scheduled Tribe in some states ⓘ |
| traditionalArt |
beadwork
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embroidery ⓘ mirror work ⓘ patchwork ⓘ |
| traditionalDress |
brightly colored garments
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heavily embroidered clothing ⓘ mirror-work blouses ⓘ ornate skirts ⓘ |
| traditionalHousing |
tandas (Banjara settlements)
ⓘ
temporary camps ⓘ |
| traditionalJewellery |
anklets
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coin necklaces ⓘ heavy silver ornaments ⓘ |
| traditionalOccupation |
caravan trading
ⓘ
trading ⓘ transporting goods ⓘ |
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