Ahir Boricha
The Boricha are a part of the Ahir caste[1][2] found in the state of Gujarat in India.[3] As descending from Yadav, they are traditionally associated with pastoralism and cattle herding.
Origin[edit]
The Boricha get their name from the Boricha region of Kutch, which was their original homeland, from where they emigrated to Jamnagar District due to a drought.[4] According to other traditions, the word Boricha means those who are of value.[4] The community are now found in the Jhodia taluka of Jamnagar District, Kutch District, Morvi in Rajkot District and Junagadh District. They are one of the four sub-groups of the Ahir community found in Gujarat. The community still speak the Gujrati and Kutchi language.[3]
The Boricha are Hindu, and worship Hindu gods and goddesses such as Ram, Shankar, Ganesh, Krishna and Lakhshmi.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Lal, R. B. (2003). Gujjarat (Page_42). Popular Prakashan. p. 42. ISBN 978-81-7991-104-4.
AHIR BORICHA The Boricha are a group of the Ahir community , which also includes other endogamous group such as the Sorothia , Maschoiya and Pancholi etc. The original habitat of the Boricha is the Kutch district of Gujarat from where....
- ^ Singh, K. S. (1992). People of India: Gujarat. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 978-81-7991-104-4.
- ^ a b c People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 42 to 45 Popular Prakashan
- ^ a b Rajendra Behari Lal; Kumar Suresh Singh; Anthropological Survey of India (2003). Gujarat, Part 1. Popular Prakashan. p. 42. ISBN 9788179911044.