The Rabari people are an ethnic group of primarily India. They are also known as Rebari, Raikas, and Dewasi. They tend to be pastoralistsand are in north, central, and western states of India such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab, as well as Sindh in Pakistan.
Contents
- Origin
- Demographics
- References
- Further reading
Origin
The Rabari myth of origin is that Shivaput them on earth to tend to the camels owned by Parvati.
Demographics
In the semi-desert Kachchh region of Gujarat and the Maldharis are the most significant of the pastoralistcommunities. In these areas they comprise five related groups, the Debar, Gardo, Kantho, Katchi, and Ragad.
