Madiga
Sign in to saveMadiga is a Telugu caste from southern India. They mainly live in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, with a small minority in Tamil Nadu. Madigas are historically associated with the work of tannery, leatherwork and small handicrafts. Today, most are agricultural labourers. They are categorized as a Scheduled Caste by the Government of India. Within the Madiga community, there are various sub-castes include Bindla, Chindu, Dakkali, Mashti, Sangaris and the priestly class is known as Madiga Dasu.
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- Origin and mythology
- Distribution and occupation
- Distribution
- Occupation
- Politics
- Madiga Dandora movement
- Religious conversion and caste identity
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Madiga is a Telugu caste from southern India. They mainly live in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, with a small minority in Tamil Nadu. Madigas are historically associated with the work of tannery, leatherwork and small handicrafts. Today, most are agricultural labourers. They are categorized as a Scheduled Caste by the Government of India. Within the Madiga community, there are various sub-castes include Bindla, Chindu, Dakkali, Mashti, Sangaris and the priestly class is known as Madiga Dasu.
== Origin and mythology == Edgar Thurston and Siraj-ul-Hasan speculated Madiga derived from Mahadige or maha dige ra (). This is related to the common origin story that the Madigas originated from Jambavanta, who helped the gods out of a difficulty.