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Old 13th August 2009, 02:41 AM
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The gujjars have two endogamous religious sections-Hindu and Muslim. Each section is further subdivided into a number of exogamous gotra like Khatana, Chohan, Gursi, Didhar, Bhumphal, Kalarya, Parswal, Mahehria, Koli, Kautiya, Motte, Chaichi, Bhunch, Bargat, Kalas, Chhore, Ladi, Chai, Bajar and Badhana (Rose, 1919). These gotra denote their ancestry and regulate marriage alliances. They are also aware of the varna system and place themselves along with the Kshatriyas, through other communities place them a grade lower.
In the selection of spouse, the socioeconomic condition of the negotiating families is seen and four gotra, that is, self, father’s, mother’s and mother’s mother, are avoided. The usual age of marriage for boys is 18 to 25 years and 15 to 18 for girls. Child marriage was in vogue, but now it has given way to adult marriages. The common symbols of marriage for women are koka, choori, tika, and bala. After marriage, the residence is patrilocal. Dowry in the form of gift and cash exists, but is not asked for.
Both widow and widower remarriages are practiced. Junior levirate and sororate are also practiced. However, if the husband’s elder brother is a widower, he can marry the widowed wife of his younger brother. Likewise, remarriage of divorced man and woman can also take place. Remarriage of widowed women is without any rituals and can take place only after a month of her becoming a widow. Through rare, divorce can seek maintenance provided she chooses to remain single. Children of estranged parents remain in the custody of the father. Infants accompany the mother to be returned later to the father after they grow up....
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I have heard that the Gujjars were a Rajput community.

I have collected the fact that The word ‘Gujjars’ appears to have been derived from gurjana, which means a warrior class of Rajputs.

“The ancient name of Rajputana was Gujar or Gujara (Gujarat)”
The Hindu Gujjars of Himachal trace their origin from Yasoda, mother of Krishna.

The Hindu Gujjars do not have any identity market. I have heard these but I m not very sure.. Can anyone clear my doubts..
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The Gujar are a pastoral community with no fixed abode.

A large number of Gujjars have now settled down and taken to farming. In some areas, they continue to pursue agriculture activity along with animal husbandry. Traditionally they were cattle breeders and milkmen.

The origins of the Gujjars are still surrounded in mystery, but the majority of the scholars are of the view that these people migrated to India during was a regular feature along well-established trade routes.

But no wonder Himachal is not that metropolitan to find variety of people in here...
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