User:Malivad

Malivad or  Maliwad

Malivad is subcast or subclain of Bhil Tribe

Geographical distribution Malivad peoples are live in schedule tribe area of Gujarat.they mostly reside in Mahisagar panchmahal and Dahod district of Gujarat.

Ethinicity .. from ethinic group Bhil or Bheels

History .. Malivad word is originated from Mal ..mal is one of the subcast or in Bhil tribe. Malivad or mal word is directly related to malwa region .. Malivad or mal is native or indegenous people of Malwa region. That's why ther bearer the surname malivad or mal from malwa region. Others tribal clain like damor katara machhar are speak with malivad people with tag of mal For example ..some ones name is Bhurabhai malivad ..then others villagers called him "bhura mal "

Culture: malivad bhils have a unique culture same as others bhil cast Their culture is very rich and unique .. They worshiped the nature and their ancestors, ancestor's carved stones are worshipped by this tribe like Bhil tribe ..they called that place choro .. Chadiyana melo or chadiyo ..this is also a traditional fair bhils comes together from all cast and enjoy together with traditional tribal dhol at one place after fasali utsav of Holi..they welcoming their newly harvested crops .. After harvesting they enjoy their festival with fermenting drinks from flower of Mahuva .. scientific name madhuka indika ..and enjoy together with whole villagers ... For real video open link below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cE8EE1jo9g

Speciality of malivad bhil They are Warrior tribe since centuries.

In British era during 19th and 20 century Even britisher and other merchants Are very afraid from MALIVAD Bhil Peoples residing in Mahisagar district old Sunth and lunawada state.. They can not cross nearby to Malivad bhils area...at that time one slogun is famous in British officers for Malivad bhils.. "May the Malivad catch you " So they choose alternative route for their journey.. Malivad bhils fought against Britishers many times during British era ..

Ref. Bombay gazetteer https://archive.org/details/cu31924070623545