User:BengaliHindu/Kinnar (caste)

Kinnars (কিন্নর) are a Bengali Hindu caste, who were traditionally singers and dancers by profession. The number of people of these caste are dwindling.

Origin
The origin of the Kinnar caste is unknown. They are probably descended from the ancient Kinnar people. In Bengal, majority of the Kinnars were originally settled in the district of Burdwan.

Eminent persons

 * Madhusudan Kinnar