Nador (caste)
[citation needed] The Nadavara transition from Jainism to Hinduism lasted for hundred and fifty years, starting from the seventeenth century.
To resist the Portuguese soldiers, the clans of the Nador caste were made to settle around Gokarna and all riverine entry points like, Gangavali, Mirjan, Chandavar, Baad, etc.
A separate agricultural department was created by Viceroy Lord George Curzon to oversee the successful implementation of the new land tax law.
A group of local merchants, just by paying the pending or unpaid taxes, purchased lands lost by the Nador caste for incredibly low prices.
During the Salt Satyagraha (non-tax payment movement) from 1930 to 1934, the Nador peacefully participated in Mohandas K. Gandhi's Ahimsa (non-violence) revolt.
Initially in Konkan the Nadavaras converted to Hindu faith relished on fish and it took many years before they started eating chicken and mutton.
They played major roles in the religious functions of both Shiva and Vishnu temples until the early part of twentieth century.
A carved stone statue of the God Vishnu and petite sandalwood sculptures representing their ancestors who died in the wars were kept in the centre of the temple.
[citation needed] The day is observed by drawing colourful geometric patterns on floor in front of the house called Rangoli (ರಂಗೋಲಿ), mango leaf decorations on doors called Torana (Kannada: ತೋರಣ), buying and giving gifts such as new clothes, giving charity to the poor, special bath followed by oil treatment, preparing and sharing a special food and visiting Hindu temples.
[citation needed] The presiding deity of the festival is the gram devate Ammanavaru also known as Shanta Durga, Bhoomitai and Kanchika Parameshwari.
[citation needed] This festival is observed by all members of the family by wearing a sacred thread which is said to be purified by the blessings of God.
On Narak Chaturdashi day, family members gets a coconut oil and turmeric paste massage from head to toe and drink bitter traditional syrup.
Primarily, these communities grow rice but also cultivate cash crops, such as sugarcane, watermelon, groundnut, urad dal, etc.
[citation needed] Nador traditional food includes "Ganji", which is prepared by boiled rice with lots of water.
Another is "Hulga", which is a form of sambar that is prepared by with coconut milk and added with lots of vegetables, typically grown in backyard.
Others include "Kuchgakki Anna" – Boiled rice meal, "Shitlin Paladi" – Prawn gravy, and "Hacchad Meen" – Fish dipped in coconut chetny with lots of tamarind and spicy.
"Hanchi Rutti" is an Indian bread prepared by rice flour and cooked on an earthen pan, dried in fire.
On the day of ‘seemantha’, Nador women circle around the sacred 'tulasi katte' several times and lighti the lamp (deepa), praying for good fortune.
[citation needed] When a Nadavara woman begins expressing labour pains, the mid-wives surrounding the mother signal the arrival of the new- born baby by beating plates.
[citation needed] On the day of placing the baby in the cradle, the elderly women in the family come together and sing folk-lullaby songs, in turns.
In order to protect the baby from evil, cow dung is placed in the area which is parallel to the direction, where the child's head rests, in the cradle.
The groom's wedding party procession consisted of friends and families along with a carpenter, blacksmith, potter, barber, goldsmith and washer-man.
Porters carrying fruits and clothes in bamboo baskets and Vajantris (live musical bands) stayed ahead of the procession.
The third round of talks commence, when on the day of engagement, the would-be-grooms’ relatives along with the elderly villager visit the would-be-bride's house.
[citation needed] All women members of bride's and groom's families apply Arashina (turmeric paste) to them followed by coconut oil.
During this ceremony, any one from the bride's side carries a 'kanchina gindi', filled in the mouth with fresh nodes mango and jackfruit tree with a coconut and account palm inflorescence.
[citation needed] The young couple, who are accompanied by the traditional beating of drums and trumpets, walk away from the wedding hall up to some distance and return with blessings of all invitees.
[citation needed] As the pyre is being readied, turmeric powder mixed with oil is applied on the body and later cleansed in warm water.
Before feeding on a frugal lunch consisting of porridge (ganji) and chutney, family members decide on the date of appearing the spirits rituals.
After "boodhi tigeyud" ritual the heir fills a bowl with water drawn from the well and keeps it adjacent to a lighted wick lamp.
