Noongar (caste)

The Noongar are a Hindu caste found in the states of Haryana and Punjab in India.They are also known as Nungar, Teli Julaha or Teli.[1]

Origin

According to a historical myth, the Noongars were initially Julaha but were separated as a different caste when a Julaha married a Teli woman, from whom the progeny of Noongars came up.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Ashok Pratap Singh& Patiraj Kumari (2007). Psychological Implications in Industrial Performance. Global Vision Pub House,. p. 620. ISBN 9788182202009.
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