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(83) Khawas, (84) Khodalo, (85) Kokna, (86) Koli, (87) Ghedia Koli, (88) Kotwalia, (89) Kunbi, (90) Lakhera, (91) Lambani, (92) Lodha, (93) Lohana, (94) Lohar. (95) Mahar, (96) Maiya, (97) Maji Rana, (98) Mali, (99) Malik, (100) Mangcla, (101) Maru Kumhar, (102) Meghwal, (103) Memba, (104) Mer, (105) Mewada, (106) Modh, (107) Momin, (108) Multani, (109) Mutwa, (110) Nadia, (111) Narsingpura (112) Nat, (113) Natada, (114) Odh, (15) Oswal,
(116) Odhar, (117) Padmasali, (118) Panchal, (119) Paradhi, (120) Pasi, (121) Patni Vankar, (122) Pandara, (123) Rabari, (124) Ragar, (125) Rayidhoba, (126) Rathawa, (127) Rathodia (128) Raval Jogi, (129) Raysipotra, (130) Royma, (131) Sabar, (132) Salvi, (133) Sagara, (134) Sarania, (135) Shenva, (136) Shravan, (137) Sikligar, (138) Soni, (139) Sumra, (140) Sutar, (141) Thcba. (142) Thori, (143) Turi, (144) Wagri, (145) Warli, (146) Vayati, (147) Vagheri (148) Wancho
This above long list is included because all these communities have their cultural identities. They have their own distinct traditions, dress-preferences, ornaments, songs, food-preferences, taboos, myths about the origins and migrations, favourite gous and goddesses, ceremonies, pilgrimages, rites and rituals associated with birth and death, and many distinct ways in which they differ from one another. Also they arc known for their occupations in which they have acquired collective skills or specializations. It is the duty of museums of Gujarat that these communities
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