Changing Structure of Marriage in Lambani Community: A Sociological Study (Special Reference to Tarikere Taluk)

Abstract

Marriage is the most ancient and fundamental institutions of human society. The main purpose of these is to nurture culture and fulfil sexual needs. According to sociologists, marriage is a social consent for reproduction and sexual satisfaction for both men and women. The role of marriage is to control the aggressions that may occur in society, provide security to the lives of women and men, and make social life easier. The rituals and practices of marriage differ from caste to caste. The marriage rituals are formed against the background of the aspirations and cultural practices of different castes and races. The marriage rituals of the Lambani tribe are different from the marriage rituals of other Hindu castes and tribes and include the most important aspects of their culture. The Lambani tribe has a sacred feeling about marriage. For them, marriage is not only a consent given by society for sexual satisfaction and reproduction, it is a sweet bond that unites hearts. Their marriage rituals bring the bride and groom closer physically, mentally, and deepen human relationships. Banjara, Lambani, Nayak Gormata are a tribe residing mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Originally from Rajasthan and Gujarat, they speak the Lambani language. They are currently nomadic and there is a temple of Sewalal and Mariyamma Devi in every Panjara Tandya. Even after two and a half centuries, Sewalal is still worshipped by the entire Banjara community. Many Lambani words are Lambani, style dances, Vaja (singing) and many other Panjara culture. The Banjara community has made an immense contribution to the rich Indian art culture with its own costumes.