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==Introduction==
'''Kudaldeshkar Gaud Brahmin''' ([[Devnagri]]:कुडाळदेशकर गौड ब्राह्मण), is a community hailing from the western coast of [[India]], residing in the [[Konkan]] division of [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]] and some parts of coastal and central [[Karnataka]]. This community is also known as ''Kudaldeshkar Aadya Gaud Brahman'' (कुडाळदेशकर आद्य गौड ब्राह्मण) and sometimes ''Kudalkar Brahman''s (कुडाळकार in local [[konkani language|Konkani]] dialects). They speak dialects of [[Marathi language|Marathi]],[[Malwani Konkani|Malwani]] and [[konkani language|Konkani]].
'''Kudaldeshkar Gaud Brahmin''' ([[Devnagri]]:कुडाळदेशकर गौड ब्राह्मण), is a community hailing from the western coast of [[India]], residing in the [[Konkan]] division of [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]] and some parts of coastal and central [[Karnataka]]. This community is also known as ''Kudaldeshkar Aadya Gaud Brahman'' (कुडाळदेशकर आद्य गौड ब्राह्मण) and sometimes ''Kudalkar Brahman''s (कुडाळकार in local [[konkani language|Konkani]] dialects). They speak dialects of [[Marathi language|Marathi]],[[Malwani dialect|Malwani]] and [[konkani language|Konkani]].


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Populations in: [[United Kingdom]], [[United States]], [[Arab States]]
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|rels = [[Hinduism]]
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|related = [[Konkani people]] , [[Brahmin]] , [[Indo-Aryans]] , [[Arya]]
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{{double image|right|India Maharashtra locator map.svg|155|Indiarivers.png|155|The location of state of Maharashtra in India. Majority of Kudaldeshkars live in Maharashtra and the adjacent state of [[Goa]] (left}}
{{double image|right|India Maharashtra locator map.svg|155|Indiarivers.png|155|The location of state of Maharashtra in India. Majority of Kudaldeshkars live in Maharashtra and the adjacent state of [[Goa]] (left}}
[[File:Maharashtra Districts.png|right|thumb|315px|Divisions of Maharashtra. The red region is an approximate indication of Konkan, the coastal region of Maharashtra and the ancestral home of Kudaldeshkars]]
[[File:Maharashtra Districts.png|right|thumb|315px|Divisions of Maharashtra. The red region is an approximate indication of Konkan, the coastal region of Maharashtra and the ancestral home of Kudaldeshkars]]

It is believed{{By whom|date=November 2010}} that this group of Brahmans crossed ''[[Vindhya]]chal Parvat'' and descended into the ''[[Sahyadri]] Parvat'' in early 7th century BC until 12th BC, and settled in ''[[Konkan|Dakshin Konkan]]'' created by ''[[Parashuram]]''. It is believed{{By whom|date=November 2010}} they were a group of 8,000 clansmen, and settled in 14 ''[[Agraharam|Agraharas]]'', donated to them by the ''[[Chalukya]]'' kings.
==History==

Adya gaud Brahmins were once natives of a region called 'gaud bengal' in [[West bengal|Bengal]]. People staying in the GUD province of 'uttarkuru' province of [[West Bengal|Bengal]] were later addressed as 'Gaud'.
Tired of the constant peevishness of Muslim rulers and other Avedic activities in this region ,this group of Brahmins crossed ''[[Vindhya]]chal Parvat'' and descended into the ''[[Sahyadri]] Parvat'' in early 7th century BC until 12th BC, and settled in ''[[Konkan|Dakshin Konkan]]'' created by ''[[Parashuram]]''. Legend has it that they were a group of 8,000 clansmen. These folks were hardworking and were interested in [[agriculture| agriculture]]. The then ruling ''[[Chalukya]]'' king was impressed with them, and granted them portions of land, ranging from [[Devgad|Devgad]] to [[Phondasettled in 14 ''[[Agraharam|Agraharas]]'' or Bhumikas, donated to them by the ''[[Chalukya]]'' kings.


These 14 Agraharas are as follows: ''Valavali, Dhamapur, [[Nerur]], Paat, Parule, Mhapan, Khanoli, [[Ajgaon]], Golvan, Kelus, Vetore, Dadholi, Tendoli'' and ''Tirvade''.<ref name="Kudaldeshkar history">[http://www.kdgbgoregaon.com/history.htm Kudaldeshkar history]</ref> History says{{Who|date=November 2010}} that these people have exceptional leadership skills, and hence the ''[[Kadamba Dynasty|Kadamba]]'' king donated four Agraharas to a learned priest from the community named ''Devsharma'' in 1020 AD. The names of these four Agraharas are as follows: ''Kochare'', ''Masade'', ''Chendvan'' and ''Malgaon''. These 18 Agraharas came to be known as ''Kudal Desh'', and hence its patrons were called as ''Kudaldeshkar''s.<ref name="Kudaldeshkar history"/>
These 14 Agraharas are as follows: ''Valavali, Dhamapur, [[Nerur]], Paat, Parule, Mhapan, Khanoli, [[Ajgaon]], Golvan, Kelus, Vetore, Dadholi, Tendoli'' and ''Tirvade''.<ref name="Kudaldeshkar history">[http://www.kdgbgoregaon.com/history.htm Kudaldeshkar history]</ref> History says{{Who|date=November 2010}} that these people have exceptional leadership skills, and hence the ''[[Kadamba Dynasty|Kadamba]]'' king donated four Agraharas to a learned priest from the community named ''Devsharma'' in 1020 AD. The names of these four Agraharas are as follows: ''Kochare'', ''Masade'', ''Chendvan'' and ''Malgaon''. These 18 Agraharas came to be known as ''Kudal Desh'', and hence its patrons were called as ''Kudaldeshkar''s.<ref name="Kudaldeshkar history"/>

Revision as of 19:06, 4 June 2011

Introduction

Kudaldeshkar Gaud Brahmin (Devnagri:कुडाळदेशकर गौड ब्राह्मण), is a community hailing from the western coast of India, residing in the Konkan division of Maharashtra, Goa and some parts of coastal and central Karnataka. This community is also known as Kudaldeshkar Aadya Gaud Brahman (कुडाळदेशकर आद्य गौड ब्राह्मण) and sometimes Kudalkar Brahmans (कुडाळकार in local Konkani dialects). They speak dialects of Marathi,Malwani and Konkani.

Kudaldeshkar Gaud Brahman
File:Urmilamatondkar.jpg
Regions with significant populations
Primary populations in: Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka Populations in: United Kingdom, United States, Arab States
Languages
Konkani, Marathi ,Malwani ,English
Religion
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Gaud Saraswat Brahman Daivajna, Padye, Karhade Brahmin, Gomantak Maratha Samaj
Divisions of Maharashtra. The red region is an approximate indication of Konkan, the coastal region of Maharashtra and the ancestral home of Kudaldeshkars

History

Adya gaud Brahmins were once natives of a region called 'gaud bengal' in Bengal. People staying in the GUD province of 'uttarkuru' province of Bengal were later addressed as 'Gaud'. Tired of the constant peevishness of Muslim rulers and other Avedic activities in this region ,this group of Brahmins crossed Vindhyachal Parvat and descended into the Sahyadri Parvat in early 7th century BC until 12th BC, and settled in Dakshin Konkan created by Parashuram. Legend has it that they were a group of 8,000 clansmen. These folks were hardworking and were interested in agriculture. The then ruling Chalukya king was impressed with them, and granted them portions of land, ranging from Devgad to [[Phondasettled in 14 Agraharas or Bhumikas, donated to them by the Chalukya kings.

These 14 Agraharas are as follows: Valavali, Dhamapur, Nerur, Paat, Parule, Mhapan, Khanoli, Ajgaon, Golvan, Kelus, Vetore, Dadholi, Tendoli and Tirvade.[1] History says[who?] that these people have exceptional leadership skills, and hence the Kadamba king donated four Agraharas to a learned priest from the community named Devsharma in 1020 AD. The names of these four Agraharas are as follows: Kochare, Masade, Chendvan and Malgaon. These 18 Agraharas came to be known as Kudal Desh, and hence its patrons were called as Kudaldeshkars.[1]

Religion

Kudaldeshkar Brahmans follow Shankaracharya's Advait school of philosophy, and have their own three centuries old Math in Dabholi village in the Indian state of Maharashtra.GSB (Gaud Saraswat Brahmins) who settled in Kudal preferred to be known as kudaldeshkar rather than GSB. The first pontiff of the Shreemat Purnanand Swamiji[2] was initiated into Sanyasa by HH Vishwananda Swamiji. The present 20th pontiff of the matha is HH Shreemat Pradyumnanand Swamiji.[3]

They worship following deities as their Kuldevtas:

Culture

They abide by all the Shodasha Samskaras and other Brahminical rituals, but are not so orthodox, and are highly educated, cultured, and flexible.

Kudaldeshkars are Brahman Warriors, also called "Brahmakshatriyas". This Brahman Warriors or 'Brahmakshatiyas' cult is unique and very rare within the Hindus. Many of them were Governors (rulers) of the Agraharas (Prabhu Walavalkar, Prabhu Tendolkar, Prabhu Khanolkar,...), administrators of the Agraharas (Desai, Samant, Patil, Naik..), a few of them were priests and Sanskrit scholars (Mahajan, Pandit,..) plus traders and farmers (Dhond,..). Today Kudaldeshkars are 100 percent educated and most of them are engaged in different white collar jobs and business. [1]


Language:

The original language of Kudaldeshkars is Malwani dialect. The Malwani dialects of Konkani (also referred to as a creoles between Konkani and Marathi). Today Malwani is more significantly identified as the principal language of Kudaldeshkars and also of the natives of the Sindhudurg district. There is no special script or text characters for Malwani and it is generally written in Marathi. They also speak Marathi in Maharashtra, and Konkani in Goa, and Karnataka. Malwani is also called Kudali, originally known as Kudwali. Kudwal is the ancient name for Kudal.

Historians say[who?] that the period of migration of Kudalkars and the Daivajnas from the northern part of India occurred at the same, and they settled in Goa in the same period. For this reason, members of both the communities speak the same dialect of Konkani in Goa.[4]

Diet:

Since the community had its base in the Konkan area, food habits are naturally influnced by the sea coast. Naturally, fish was and is the primary ingredient. Various varieties of fish are merrily consumed. Since availability of fish is a seasonal story, even dry fish becomes necessary. Fish is either fired or made into a delicious curry. Almost all of them are deep-sea fish eaters and thus non-vegetarians, but Kudaldeshkars do not consider fish as a non-veg diet. Kudaldeshkars mostly prefer fried, cooked, hot and tasty dishes. Their cuisine is unique, more of humid tropical nature, dominated by fish, rice, spices, kokums, raw mangos, cashew nuts and coconuts. Still, the Malwani diets unique characteristics are well distinguished from Goan food. Kudaldeshkars are not to keen in fruits intake. But the Konkan region is one of the biggest for growing Bananas and offcourse Alphanso Mango, king of fruits.

See also

References

  • "Gomantak Prakruti ani Sanskruit",by B.D.Satoskar ,Shubhada Prakashan
  • "Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency" By Bombay (India : State) Published by Printed at the Government Central Press, 1880

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Kudaldeshkar history
  2. ^ Dabholi Math on Konkan Online
  3. ^ About Dabholi Matha
  4. ^ "Gomantak Prakruti ani Sanskruti" by B.D. Satoskar, published by Shubhada Publication