Madiga
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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 t
Madiga community members at a Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti meeting
Jambavan
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Jambavan, also known as Jambavanta, is the king of the bears in Hindu texts.
Madiga
…Madiga derived from Mahadige or maha dige ra (transl. great man come down). This is related to the common origin story that the Madigas originated from Jambavanta, who helped the gods out of a difficulty. Madigas live mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, with small minorities in neighboring states…
Painting of Jambavan
Jambavan as depicted in Ramleela(a stage performance showing past times of Lord Rama)
Ramapanchayan, Raja Ravi Varma