Kuruba

Kuruba (also known as Kuruma and Kurumbar) is a Hindu caste native to the Indian state of Karnataka, where they are the third-largest caste group.[1][2] The community's traditional occupation was shepherding.

Kuruba
Kuruba, Kuruma, Kurumbar
ReligionsHinduism
LanguagesKannada
Populated statesKarnataka
RegionSouth India

Etymology

The term kuruba, meaning shepherd, is derived from kuri, meaning sheep. Shephering was traditionally their primary occupation[3] and still is for many, who lead a nomadic lifestyle.[4]

History

Traditional sources claim that the Kurumas or Kurubas founded the Sangama dynasty, the founding dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire.[5] According to Ramchandra Chintaman Dhere, a scholar of the religious traditions of Maharashtra

The history of South India shows clearly that all the southern royal dynasties who arose from pastoralist, cowherd groups gained Kshatriya status by claiming to be Moon lineage Kshatriyas, by taking Yadu as their ancestor, and by continually keeping alive their pride in being 'Yadavas'. Many dynasties in South India, from the Pallavas to the Yadavarayas, were originally members of pastoralist, cowherd groups and belonged to Kuruba lineages."[5]

Notable people
Main article: List of Kurubas

References
  1. Kuruba community sets a new trend at math
  2. "Vokkaliga, Lingayat leaders oppose state's caste census". Bangalore Mirror. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  3. Ramchandra Chintaman Dhere, Translated by Anne Feldhaus (2011). Rise of a Folk God: Vitthal of Pandharpur, South Asia Research. Oxford University Press. pp. 240–241. ISBN 9780199777648.
  4. "Bandaru assures ST category for Golla-Kuruma". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 25 August 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 May 2020.CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. Dhere, Ramchandra Chintaman (2011). Rise of a Folk God: Vitthal of Pandharpur, South Asia Research. Feldhaus, Anne (trans.). Oxford University Press. p. 243. ISBN 978-0-19977-764-8.
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