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Kurmi(Hindi:कुर्मी), which is the name of one of the Jātis (castes) of the Hindus. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Jātis (in Devanagari: जाति (the word literally means births) is the term used to denote communities and sub-communities in India Castes are Hereditary systems of occupation, Endogamy, social culture, Social class, and Political power. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical

The "Kurmi" is known as the chief ancient agricultural caste of India. The Chandrakar, Gangwar, Kamma, Kanbi, Kapu, Katiyar, Kulambi, Kulwadi, Kunbi, Kutumbi, Naidu, Patel, Reddy, Sachan and Vokkaliga - all belong to one caste, commonly called "Kurmi". Chandrakar ( Hindi चंद्राकर) is an Indian surname Gangwar ( Hindi:गंगवार Urdu: غنغور) is surname of a social group Kurmi caste of Hinduism. The Hawaiian word kapu is usually translated as "forbidden" Kunbis, also known as Kunbi Marathas are a Maratha sub-caste residing primarily in provinces of India such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Patel ( Gujarati પટેલ, Paṭel, pəʈel Kshatriyas are an Indian title in tune with the Hindu Caste system Reddy (Teluguరెడ్డి also Transliterated as Reddi) was originally a title used by village chiefs in ancient Telugu society The Vokkaligas are an Indian Caste or Social group found mainly in the Old Mysore Region of southern Karnataka state

Colonel Dalton regards them as the descendants of some of the earliest Aryan Colonists - a brown tawny coloured people, of an average height, well proportioned and with fair amount of good looks. They show well-shaped heads and high features and except when they have obviously intermixed with aborigins , they are unquestionable Aryans in looks. Grey eyes and brownish hair are sometimes met with amongst them The women usually have small and well formed hands and feet [1]


The link between Kshtriyas and agriculture has been justified on the grounds of linguistic affinities between the root "ar" (bravery, heroism, found in English and Greek hero, Russian geroj and Sanskrit arya) and other words for cultivators i. e. those who labour nobly (Russian oratel or ploughman, Airga in the Zend-Avesta), as well as in the legend of King "Prithu", who tamed the earth to make fertile again. It is for this reason that the Sanskrit word for "earth" is "Prithvi", in honour of the Aryan king "Prithu" who first cultivated the earth. And, in the words of Thomas Jefferson, "cultivators of the earth are the most virtuous and independent citizens".

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Kurmi Politics

In 1894 the Kurmi formed their first association in Lucknow which was named "Sardar Kurmi Sabha" to give teeth to their protest against the British decision to cut their numbers in the Military forces. Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Lucknow is also a mansion in New Hampshire Lucknow ( लखनऊ لکھنؤ Lakhnaū) is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh Later on, realising it was not enough, this "Kurmi Sabha" included the Kammas, Patidars, Sachan, Kunbis, Reddys, Naidus, Kapus, Vokkaligas and Kurmis of other states in its fold. Patel ( Gujarati પટેલ, Paṭel, pəʈel Kshatriyas are an Indian title in tune with the Hindu Caste system Kunbis, also known as Kunbi Marathas are a Maratha sub-caste residing primarily in provinces of India such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Reddy (Teluguరెడ్డి also Transliterated as Reddi) was originally a title used by village chiefs in ancient Telugu society Kapu ( Telugu కాపు The word Kapu or Kaapu in Telugu means protector and refers to a community or social grouping found primarily in the southern The Vokkaligas are an Indian Caste or Social group found mainly in the Old Mysore Region of southern Karnataka state In its 5th conference in 1909, this sabha declared to change its name from "Sardar Kurmi Sabha" to "All India Kurmi Kshatriya Association". Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting

Kurmi in India and Nepal

Kurmi, as also present in the east as well as southern India. This article refers to the region in the Indian subcontinent. South India is the area encompassing India 's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union They are relatively prosperous and educated, forward thinking, but conscious and rooted to farming and trading also. Etymologically, the words, "Kunbi" and "Kurmi" are generally considered a derivative of the word "Kutumbin/Kutumbina"(one who settled, Cultivator etc).

In Deep South Kudumbi/Kutumbins are known as Kudumban. Their family God is Indira/Devendira(god of rain). In Kerala they are known as Pattakkar.


Kurmis constitute around twenty two percent of the total population of India.


'Bold text'Bold text'==Kurmi As political force== The word "Kurmi" and why many of the Vedic people would use this term, reflects the advent and reasons for the advent of religions such as Buddhism and Jainism. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma / Shraman Dharma (जैन धर्म is an ancient religion of India. The "Kurmi" movement as a national movement was started in the northern and eastern regions relatively recently to offset their tiny numbers.

When one says, the "kurmi", it literally means "the I cans" or the "I am ables".

'==Famous Kurmi/Kunbi people==

International Trauma Aneasthesia And Critical Care Society India Chapter-2007-2008

He did B. V. Sc. from Vet College, Bidar(Karnataka), M. V. Sc. from Hisar (Haryana) and PhD from IVRI, Izatnagar (U. P. ). He is actively engaged in research and teaching.

Famous Kurmi/Kunbi Kshatriya people in DEFENCE

Refer to Kunbi Website for other famous Kurmi/Kunbi people

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunbi

Refer to Kamma caste site for information about kamma caste. http://www.kammavelugu.org/ancienthistory.htm Sanjay Kumar Bahadi, Media Person

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References

  1. ^ ["Ethnology of Bengal" - p/320]. 
                  by   'shailendra patel  (kurmi kul kuber kishan sathi)'

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