[2] In one origin myth, the goddess Umā created 52 statues from clay and her husband, Shiva, breathed life into them.
[3] The Kadava Patidar are primarily engaged in agriculture, with many members of the community being farmers and landowners.
They played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, with many members of the community actively participating in the struggle against British colonial rule.
In the post-independence era, the Kadava Patidar have continued to be politically active, with several members of the community holding important positions in the state government and local administration.
In 1922, the Kadva Seva Mandal organized a caste conference which abolished the deccenial marriage custom.