Tanti or Tantuvay
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The Tanti, originally a Pan (Weaver) caste, Some Tanti caste found in Odisha are a Hindu caste found
in the state of Kolkata in India. The word tanti is
derived from the Hindi word tant,
which means a loom. They were traditionally weavers, and are one of the many
communities found in South Asia,
traditionally associated with this craft. According to their traditions, they
were created by the Hindu god Shiva from his tears.
The community is found in south Bihar, and Ranchi District in Jharkhand. The Tanti are endogamous and
consist of a number of totemistic clans, the main ones being the Nag, Sal and
Kachchap. They are further divided into uncha and the nicha ir surnames. The
Tanti speak Panchpargania dialect of Hindi. Their traditions are similar to
other Hindu weaving castes, such as the Koshta and Tattama.The Tanti were victims of
mechanisation, as their traditional occupation is no longer viable.
Daya Ram Singh Bhamra
Haridwar
(From Google NET)
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