Leva Patel

Leva Patidar
Classification	Kshatriya
Religions	Hinduism
Languages	Marathi, and Gujarati,
Populated states	Maharashtra, and Gujarat

Origin of Leva Patidar community

The origin of Leva, at an essential time, came from defence duty (Kshatra Karma). At other times it means agriculture (Krushi Karma) and hence from the beginning they were treated as warriors Kshatriya.

Leva community is also found around River Tapi in Maharashtra.

Leva

The sect which is the origin from 'Lava' is called Leva. The lineage of Ikshwanku, Suryavanshi, living in Ayodhya established new city in Punjab. The name Lahore came from Lava. At present Lahore which is on the bank of Ravi is in Pakistan. This is the original place of Lava sect. The Lava sect which conquered that part of Punjab is called Leva Region. The people there even now are called Leva. According to some authorities, Lava was born in the 40th generation of Survansh and according to some other authorities Lava was born to Sita from Ram in the 66th generation of Survansh.

After the conquest of region of Punjab Leva Pradesh of Lava sect was conquered by Irani Gurjar Gang and so this part is known as 'Gujrat Subha'. The Leva Gurjars and Leva Kurmees living in Saurashtra at present have come from this area.

55 generations lived there after Lava. In 144 A.D. these Levas came from Punjab-Gujrat and Leva Province into Saurashtra and therefore Saurashtra got the name of Gujrat. But they left the Punjab in 78 B.C.

Patidar

According to authorities the word Patidar has different meanings:

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An officer of some part or area. According to Patel 'Patil' also means group or branch during the regime of Mohammad Begada. The Kunbi means cultivator of the land. Therefore he did not give up the land. Patt means part of the land and Patidar means Tax Collector. Patil means chief of the village (Reference Dr. Soni's book page No. 69 of "Marathi Aadnave".

The word Patil also came from 'Patkil'. Patu means Clever and patta means Chief. The person who established the village used to become Patil. Patil used to become known because of Village recognition. Patil was not a government post or self occupied post. Because of virtues and works, the person used to become Patil. Later on this post became hereditary. Patil became Village King and he got Government honour. Even after getting many posts - the Sardars means soldiers - did not give up Patilship.

The Leva Patils belonged to two province (Pargana). Khandesh province (Pargana) and Vidarbha province (pargana). Each province (pargana) had Bhorgaon Panchayat (A Judicial system to solve family & other problems). The head of this province (pargana) got government rights (Deshmukhi rights).

Chaudhari, Chaudhary Chowdhury (variously spelt) a Sanskrit and Hindi term literally meaning 'a holder of four', the explanation of which is obscure. According to Dr. Soni, Chaudhari was a Government Servant and he was assistant officer of Police Patil.

Mahajan Mahajan was a person who used to remain present in the meeting and helped Patils. Patil, Deshmukh, Chaudhari and Mahajan - these surnames in the Leva Patidar show that they had powers.

Kutumb Nayak (a family leader) The person who looked after as the chief of Leva Panchayat Province from the Leva Patil was known as 'Kutumb Nayak'.

Proofs about Survanshi Kulmi Kshatriya Patidar

Mr. M.O. Rane, the editor of 'Aaple Leva Parivar', Mumbai on page 5 of this journal ; Shri. Vasudevrao Patil (Indore) says in the second paragraph of his article 'Chaturvarnat Patidar vargache Sthan' means 'Place of Patidar class in 4 Divisions'

" In Reverend Shering Hindu tribes and casts, volume 3, page 258 and Bombay gazetier, volume 9, part 1 - it is said that Lord Ram had two sons 'Lava' and 'Kush'. From Lava the word came Leva and from Kusha the word came Kushwah." Similarly, 'The History of Kshatriya Patidar' page 44, writer Keshavlal Patel says that, the fourth son of Manu, the heirs of Disht sect Janmejay (not the Janmejay of Mahabharat), Vishalavati (the present Vyas city in Punjab) was ruling there. Lava removed him and established 'Lavapur' and gave the kingdom to his son. After Lava 55th heir Sumitra was defeated by Arjuna's heir Parikshit (second) and conquered Punjab. According to Ikshanku sect, Lava and Kush belonged to 40th generation.

History of Leva Patils from Jalgaon

While travelling along the banks of Tapi river the community settled in the region of east Khandesh somewhere in 1300 - 1400. It is believed that first settlements were in the villages named Salva and Nanded and then in predominantly in Raver and Yawal talukas. The region appears to have fertile soil.

Settlements on either banks of Tapti, the community had subtle differences and till date people, sometimes mischievously call the other bank as "parpatti." The TWO banks of Tapi are known as "Aar-Patti" and "Par-Patti". People from both the banks call the other bank as "Par-Patti".

The community has certain unique cultural values which may be looked at in different categories.

Notable Personalities

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• Karsanbhai Patel of Nirma Group of Companies.
• Bahinabai Chaudhari
• P T Mahajan Former Chairman of Maharashtra Secondary Education Board.
• Sitaram Patil Former Judge in Bombay High Court.
• Sopandev Chaudhari, Son of Bahinabai Chaudhari, a well known poet
• Dhanaji Nana Chaudhari - Freedom Fighter, who laid the Indian National Congress Council Meet at Faizpur.

• Loksevak Madhukarrao Chaudhari - Ex. Speaker of Maharashtra State Assembly
• Shikshan Maharshi Late Dadasaheb Jivram Tukaram Mahajan, founder menber of Technical & Medical Education Society which serves real leva pariwar in Raver and Yawal district for engineering and pharmacy education, chairman of Madukar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Faizpur, former Home Minister of Maharashtra.
• Late Dr. Assaram Hari Bharambe, Former Chairman of Madukar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Faizpur 1970-1978
• Dr. Ulhas Vasudeo Patil, former Member of Parliament in 12th Lok Sabha, representing Jalgaon, founder of Godavari Foundation Jalgaon.
• Dr. Vishnu Bhikaji Kolte Noted scholar of ancient Marathi literature, Former Vice-Chacellor of Nagpur University, Authority on "Mahanubhav" literature.
• Dr. Prabhakar Maruti Kolte, Former Dean, Pravara Rural Medical Collge, Loni, Pravaranagar and D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur.
• Bhalachandra Nemade - well known Marathi novelist. First novel is "Kosala". Other novels include bidhar, Jarila and Jhool.
• Prof.Dr.Sharad Rane, Well known Marathi Sahityik and Bal-sahityakar. "Kandil" well known novel. Bal-sahitya puraskar of Maharashtra Government for his book "Pachamukhi Pandu".He is evdowned with two bright sons. one of them is Ratnakar.
• Tukaram Chaudhari - Former police commissioner
• D.N.Chaudhari - Former election commissioner of Maharashtra
• Arjun Bhangale, Special appointed Judge, Tada Court Mumbai,
• Justice S. T. Kharche - Bombay High Court Judge
• Justice K. N. Patil - Bombay High Court Judge
• Dr. Prof G.P. Patil- Penn State University.
• Mr J.T Jangle - Rtd Chief Engineer Irrigation Dept, Rtd Principal Eng College Faizpur.
• Late P R Kolte - Former Supritendent of Dhule District Prison
• Eknath Khadse, Former Finance Minister, Maharashtra
• Brig. V. S. Kolhe, Renowned Physician and professor in Armed Forces, Vishistha Seva Medal from President of India
• Dr. Vasant Khachane, Open Heart Surgen, Washington
• Dr. Dnyandev Borole, Senior Scientist, National Institute of Ocenography

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• Tulsi Tanti from Rajkot Leading Industrialist

' Devraj Bunha, EA. From Saurashtra at present in US. Tax Professional, Social Worker,]www.devrajtax.com

• Dr. Anil Vitthal Patil from Bhiwandi, a noted practitioner & social worker
• Shri Sadashiv Onkar Patil from Nanded [Marathwada] was the president of Marathwada Development Corporation during 1979 to 1981. Presently he is secretary of Nanded Education Society the renowned educational society of Marathwada region.
• Shri Ramkrishna Govind Zope Founder President Of VedMata Gayatri Pariwar Trust, Nasik.

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Common Surnames

From Jalgaon Region

Attarde, Badhe, Barhate, Bauskar, Bawaskar, Bendale, Bhangale, Bharambe, Bhirud, Bhoge, Bhole, Bhortakke, Bhagat, Bonde, Borole, Chaudhari, Chirmade, Chopade, Dhake, Dhande, Fegade, Firke, Gajare, Gulve, Ingale, Jangle, Jawale, Kale, Kawate, Khachane, Khadke, Khadse, Kirange, Kolambe, Kolhe, Kolte, Kurkure, Ladhe, Lokhande, Mahajan, Narkhede, Nehete, Nemade, Pachpande, Patil, Phalak, Phirake, Rade, Rane, Sarode, Talele, Thombare, Toke, Waghode, Waghulade, Wani, Warade, Warke, Waykole, Zambare, Zope, Atale, Chinawle, Hole, Lomte, Yewle

From Buldana Region

Badhe, Barhate, Borle, Bhole, Bonde, Chopde, Karande, Khachane, Khadse, Kharche, Kinge, Kolte, Kolambe, Naphade, Narkhede, Nemade, Patil, Pachpande, Phirke, Supe, Talele, Warade, Ingle, Deshmukh, Firke, Rane, Sarode,Hole, Bharambe,Talole, Zambare,Waghode.

Famous Dishes/Food Items

Vangyache Bharit (The famous dish of Leva Patil), Mirchichi Bhaji (Famous and very popular curry of vegetables and chillies usually prepared on social occasions), Varan Poli (a popular recipe in marriages), Varan Batti (locally called as Rodge), Sabji of Brinjal (Vangi), Udadachi Dal, Kondale, Methichi Bhakari, Kalnyachi Bhakari, Lal (Nistyachi) chatani made from red chilly, Mugachi Khichadi, Shevanchi Lal Bhaji, Mirchicha thecha, kadhi, bhendke, shevaya, Poorn Poli, chivaychi bhaji, Ghavan, Pithle-bhakri, Dashmya, Aambola bhat (especially made in marriage).

Dhirade (very indigenous to the region), Bhendke and Kadhi (made in earthen pot) from yogurt. Yedhani.

Papad: A papad called as Bibade, (other popular papads includes Pan (brownish papad also called chiknyache papad), Jondhyache papad, udit daliche papad, chikache papad).

See also

• Bhusawal
• Malkapur
• DATALA

References/Links

• Marathi Leva Samaj - http://www.marathilevasamaj.com/
• Leva Samaj - http://www.levasamaj.com/