Garasia,[1] alternatively spelled Girasia,[2] GirasiyaorGarasiya, is a title used by the Koli chieftains of petty statesorJagirdarsinIndia who held the villages as Giras granted by rulers.[2] Many of the Chunvalia Kolis held the title of Girasia and they worshipped the Hindu goddess Shakti.[3]
| Language(s) | Gujarati |
|---|---|
| Other gender | |
| Feminine | Shakti |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Gujarat |
| Derivation | Giras (a grant of villages given by a ruler) |
| Meaning | Ruler of granted villages |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Girasia, Girasiya, Garasia, Garasiya |
| Related names | Mewasi |
The Koli Garasiya were tributary to the ruler of state who gave the Giras.[4]
Present-day Garasias are characterised by several social divisions with well-defined relationships. These divisions have appeared out of situations of culture contact and acculturation. Today Garasias are divided into Koli Garasia, Rajput Garasia, Dungri Garasia and Bhil Garasia.[5][6]
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