Devaria, Kachchh
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Devaria or Devaliya or Deoria is a village in Anjar
Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 3 km from Anjar town of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.
or Mistris, as they are known in Kutch. These group of warriors were also skilled architects and have contributed to the erection of many historical monuments of kutch.
These Mistris first moved in to Saurashtra in early 7th century and later a major group entered Kutch in 12th century and established themselves at Dhaneti
. Later from 12th century onwards they moved to settle themselves between Anjar and Bhuj and founded the villages of Anjar
, Sinugra
, Khambhra
, Nagalpar
, Khedoi
, Madhapar
, Hajapar
, Kukma
, Galpadar
, Reha
, Vidi
, Ratnal
, Jambudi
, Devaliya, Lovaria, Nagor
, Chandiya
, Meghpar and Kumbharia
. During the years of laying of railway lines in British India around 1850-1930 many members of Mistris of Kutch moved out and made themselves in to big railway contractors throughout India. Some of them entered in to Coal mines business as well. The Mistris of these villages have built and developed the old infrastructure around the villages in late 1890 from their earnings during those time.
However, majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001.
, named Lalji Hirji Road. Others from Devaria, who need mention, in field of railway construction during years 1860 to 1940 are Patel Kunwarji Ramji Chawda,Pragji Madhavji Varu, Premji Govind, Premji Jeeva, Ratna Mepa, Kunwarji Narayan, Dana Premji, Karman Vasta, Bhimjee Dossa, Mepa Ramji, Valji Premji, Magha Devji, Virjee Khimjee, Gova Karamshi, Premji Ananda, Lira Kachra, Vishram Lira, Mepa Vasta, Devji Jutha, Daya Devji, Naryan Bhawan Maru, Patel Bhavanjee Kunawaji, Karamshi Govind Maru, Karamshi Ghela Chawda, Viram Ghela Chawda.
Bhanji Dhanji Rathod of village did the rehabilitation of Dwarka
Temple in year 1923 upon request of Commissioner. Bhanji Dhanji and his sons Mulji Bhanji and Bhimji Bhanji Rathod have done major works of railways in Manmad
-Bhusaval Section. Dana Premji Maru, Ratna Mepa, Ghela Devraj Chawda & his sons Karamshi Ghela, Viram Ghela all established colliery at Jharia
along with other fellow Mistri
during 1910 to 1920. Devji Jutha Taunk of village with Vishram Karman Chawda of Chandiya
laid the lines from Anjar to Tuna Port
in 1900 for Cutch State Railway
.
celebration is held in this temple and many people form far and near, attain this celebration.
Kuldevi
temples of many clans of the Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
communities can also be found in the village. The Kuldevi temples of Chamunda Mata of Chawda
, Taunk
, Sikotar Mata of Maru
are located in the village. Further, the Mistri community have also built a Hanuman
temple, few years back from their personal donations.
Also there are parias and deris of Dadas and Satis of their community in a walled compound in back side of village, where many members of different clans come to pay their respects. These parias are several centuries old.
Anjar, India
Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on...
Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 3 km from Anjar town of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.
History
Devaria it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar KshatriyasKutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
or Mistris, as they are known in Kutch. These group of warriors were also skilled architects and have contributed to the erection of many historical monuments of kutch.
These Mistris first moved in to Saurashtra in early 7th century and later a major group entered Kutch in 12th century and established themselves at Dhaneti
Dhaneti
Dhaneti or Dhanetee is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is at a distance of about 26 km from Bhuj the Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch...
. Later from 12th century onwards they moved to settle themselves between Anjar and Bhuj and founded the villages of Anjar
Anjar, India
Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on...
, Sinugra
Sinugra
Sinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
, Khambhra
Khambhra
Khambhra or Khamra is a village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is eight kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar.-History:...
, Nagalpar
Nagalpar
Nagalpur or Nagalpar is a small village in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. It comes under Anjar taluka.-History:About history of Nagalpar or Nagalpur it is one of the 19 villages established by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris as they are known in Kutch...
, Khedoi
Khedoi
Khedoi is large village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar.Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi...
, Madhapar
Madhapar
Madhapar is a large village located in south western Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. Bhuj is the regional hub of the town where the nearest airport exists...
, Hajapar
Hajapar
Hajapar is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kachchh District of Gujarat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 18 km from Bhuj. One nearby village is Reha.-History:...
, Kukma
Kukma
Kukma or Kookma is a village near the Bhuj town, taluka in Kachchh District of Indian State of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Bhuj, the headquarters of Kachchh District.-History:...
, Galpadar
Galpadar
Galpadar is village in Gandhidham Tehsil of Kutch District of Gujrat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 3 km from Gandhidham, 11 km from Anjar and 51 km from Bhuj.-History:...
, Reha
Reha
Reha is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 15 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:About the history of Reha it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch...
, Vidi
Vidi
Vidi or Videe or Virdee is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is at a distance of about 4 km from Anjar, the Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
, Ratnal
Ratnal
Ratnal is a village near the town of Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 15 km from Anjar.-History:...
, Jambudi
Jambudi
Jambudi is a village near the Bhuj, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 20 km from Bhuj Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch.-History:...
, Devaliya, Lovaria, Nagor
Nagor
Nagor or Nagher is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 8 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:...
, Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
, Meghpar and Kumbharia
Kumbharia
Kumbharia or Kumbhariyu is village in Anjar Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is situated at a distance of 14 km from Anjar town & Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
. During the years of laying of railway lines in British India around 1850-1930 many members of Mistris of Kutch moved out and made themselves in to big railway contractors throughout India. Some of them entered in to Coal mines business as well. The Mistris of these villages have built and developed the old infrastructure around the villages in late 1890 from their earnings during those time.
However, majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001.
Notable Persons
One Hirji Karamshi Chauhan had done major railway works in 1870-90 between Ranchi and Purulia. His son Lalji Hirji Chauhan of Devaliya was later given title of Rai Sahib by British during 1920 for his magnificent works in railways construction. There is also a road by his name in RanchiRanchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
, named Lalji Hirji Road. Others from Devaria, who need mention, in field of railway construction during years 1860 to 1940 are Patel Kunwarji Ramji Chawda,Pragji Madhavji Varu, Premji Govind, Premji Jeeva, Ratna Mepa, Kunwarji Narayan, Dana Premji, Karman Vasta, Bhimjee Dossa, Mepa Ramji, Valji Premji, Magha Devji, Virjee Khimjee, Gova Karamshi, Premji Ananda, Lira Kachra, Vishram Lira, Mepa Vasta, Devji Jutha, Daya Devji, Naryan Bhawan Maru, Patel Bhavanjee Kunawaji, Karamshi Govind Maru, Karamshi Ghela Chawda, Viram Ghela Chawda.
Bhanji Dhanji Rathod of village did the rehabilitation of Dwarka
Dwarka
Dwarka also spelled Dvarka, Dwaraka, and Dvaraka, is a city and a municipality of Jamnagar district in the Gujarat state in India. Dwarka , also known as Dwarawati in Sanskrit literature is rated as one of the seven most ancient cities in the country...
Temple in year 1923 upon request of Commissioner. Bhanji Dhanji and his sons Mulji Bhanji and Bhimji Bhanji Rathod have done major works of railways in Manmad
Manmad
Manmad is one of the cities in Nasik district in the state of Maharashtra state in India. It is the third largest city in Nasik district, with a population of approximately 125,000...
-Bhusaval Section. Dana Premji Maru, Ratna Mepa, Ghela Devraj Chawda & his sons Karamshi Ghela, Viram Ghela all established colliery at Jharia
Jharia
Jharia is a notified area and one of eight development blocks in Dhanbad district in Jharkhand state, India. More than one town in India shares this name.- City :...
along with other fellow Mistri
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with "supervisor" and other terms, as for example by the Indian Railway who replaced it with supervisor in 2005....
during 1910 to 1920. Devji Jutha Taunk of village with Vishram Karman Chawda of Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
laid the lines from Anjar to Tuna Port
Tuna Port
Tuna Port is a port-cum-town in Anjar Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India.-History:Tuna Port was developed during mid-eighteenth century by Kingdom of Kutch, later known as Princely State of Cutch....
in 1900 for Cutch State Railway
Cutch State Railway
The Cutch State Railway also spelled as Kutch State Railway was an isolated Indian narrow gauge railway in Princely State of Cutch.The railway ran north from the port of Tuna towards Anjar in the Kutch. The railway was financed by the Maharao Khengarji Bawa of Cutch, and the initial section to...
.
Temples
At entrance of village is a very famous and big temple complex known as Khakchok Mandir. The main saint name is Shree Ramchandra Das Maharaj. At present time this temple is good for village peoples there all facility for water,food and rest-house in this temple. Every year on Guru PurnimaGuru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a festival traditionally celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists.On this day, disciples offer puja or pay respect to their Guru . It falls on the day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh of the Shaka Samvat, Indian national calendar and Hindu calendar...
celebration is held in this temple and many people form far and near, attain this celebration.
Kuldevi
Kuldevta
Kuladevata or Kuladevi, also known as Kuladev and Kŭladaiwat, stands for "family deity, that is either a god or a goddess" within Hinduism, as distinct from personal ishta-devata and village deities...
temples of many clans of the Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
communities can also be found in the village. The Kuldevi temples of Chamunda Mata of Chawda
Chavda Kingdom
The Chavda Kingdom or Chapa dynasty also known as Gujar Chapas was an ancient Hindu Kshatriya dynasty which ruled northern Gujarat from 746 AD to 942 AD....
, Taunk
Taunk
Tank or Taunk or Taank or Taunque is a name of Rajput clans Famous British historian Crooke maintains, the Tak Rajputs claim that they are Yaduvanshis and had martial relations with Yadavas princess of Jaisalmer.The community is distributed in the districts of Jodhpur , Udaipur and Tonk., Kutch,...
, Sikotar Mata of Maru
Maru
Maru can refer toNames* Maru - surname found in people of Kutch & Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India, mainly found in Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas & Kadia Kshatriyas communities. The surname is also found in Rajput community of Rajasthan....
are located in the village. Further, the Mistri community have also built a Hanuman
Hanuman
Hanuman , is a Hindu deity, who is an ardent devotee of Rama, a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana and one of the dearest devotees of lord Rama. A general among the vanaras, an ape-like race of forest-dwellers, Hanuman is an incarnation of the divine and a disciple of Lord Rama in the...
temple, few years back from their personal donations.
Also there are parias and deris of Dadas and Satis of their community in a walled compound in back side of village, where many members of different clans come to pay their respects. These parias are several centuries old.