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Maher Community has a rich heritage of culture that is found nowhere else in the world.

They have their own wedding ceremonies, a very unique to all others in Hindu religion. Maher's are warriors cast , hence the strong language they often use and known for their aggression towards hostile people.

However they are extremely devoted to their Hindu religion and to an extent that every aspect of their lives are ruled by this.

 

Costumes

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  Maher man and woman in their traditional clothes   Costumes are very distinctive and can be easily recognised. These ...

Music and Dance

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  Traditional Maher Dance - "Dandia Raas"   Music and dance are at most colourful and energetic during weddings and at ...

Jewellery

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  A traditional gold necklace, worn by ...

Food and Drink

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  Traditional Gujarati Thali   Main diet consists of "roti" (chapatti) made of flour and "Sak" (curry, made of various ...

Art and Craft

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  Fabric Design   Art and craft are very colourful and vibrant. They are mainly based on religion and on ...

Language and Literature

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  Mother tongue is Gujarati   Mahers are from Gujarat and hence speak and write gujarati, one of the hundrends ...

What is to be called a Maher?

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  A typical illustration of “Baharwatias”, ...

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