Kumbara

Kumbara are a community of people residing in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and other areas. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, they are called Kummara. They are artisans, who are experts in pottery[1] and other handicrafts.[2] It is a caste based on their occupation.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (1 January 1970). "Kumbara, Kumbāra: 2 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Watch | Meet the Kumbara community of Bengaluru who make Ganesha idols". The Hindu. 16 September 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Caste census and the politics of categorisation". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
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