Maheshwari
This article is about the maheshwari people. For information about the Maheshwari religion, see Maheshwarism.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Languages | |
| Marwari, Mewari | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism[1] |
A Maheshwari (Sanskrit: माहेश्वरी) is a follower of Maheshwarism, a religion which originated during in the 3133 BCE in the Rajasthan region of the Indian subcontinent. The Khandela Marwad, Rajasthan region is the historic homeland of the Maheshwaris, although significant communities exist around the world.
References
- ↑ Carrithers, Michael; Humphrey, Caroline, eds. (1991). The Assembly of Listeners: Jains in Society. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-52136-505-5.
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