The Bhandari community is a subcaste of Rajput. They migrated from Rajputana after that inhabits the western coast of India. They form the largest caste group in the state of Goa, reportedly being over 30% of that state's Hindu population, and play a major role in deciding the future of any political party there.
Origin
Bhandaris were originally belong to Indo-Aryan Race (Vedic Aryan). They migrated to India in the period of 1500 BC to 600 BC which is called Vedic period as Vedas were composed by the Brahmins heading them who were the part of that group but change in their functions forms different castes as Brahmins. Indo-Aryans migrated from region between Caucasus Mountains and Caspian Sea to India. They settled in North West India and Western Coastline of India between Sahayadri and Arabian Sea similarly to Central Asian homeland. In India there were settlement of many group along western coastline and they engaged in maritime warfare hence called as Bhandaris. These men mainly belongs to Haplogroup R1a1. Their ancestors were engaged in hunting for food so due to that Bhandaris maintain a non-vegetarian. Also they were staying in very very cold climate so wine making and drinking was must for survival. Hence when they reach Konkan they may have adopted wine making profession as there was demand here and abroad. Few people in Second wave of migration from central Asia were knowing Farming hence there must be spread of farming in Konkan but due to some geographical barriers it must not have reach Ratnagiri hence they carry on there wine making profession. Konkan (means a Land stretched from the mountains which are Sahayadris) streches from Due-Daman to Kerala.
Classification
Bhandaris are included in the list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Goa. This provides them with certain rights under India's scheme of affirmative action, such as reservation of positions in government employment and admission to professional colleges. They are also classified as OBCs in Maharashtra
Notable people
- Mahesh Manjrekar, Film Director
- N Chandra , Film Director
- Nana Patekar, Actor
- Ramakant Achrekar, Cricket Coach of Sachin Tendulkar
- Sanjay Manjrekar, Cricketer
- Vijay Manjrekar, Cricketer
- Sanjay Narvekar, Actor
- Babasaheb Bole, Social activist
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