Many Brahmins and Kshatriyas, known as Deshasthas, found their homes in the fertile Cauvery delta, Thanjavur and its neighbourhood.Р”Р„ larger part of the migration of these people from their homeland to Tamil Nadu took place between 17, when Serfoji I invited the brahmins from his homeland and offered them vast lands. WHEN the Mahrattas ruled Tamil Nadu from Thanjavur (their dynasty was founded by Chatrapati ShivajiРІР‚в„ўs half-brother Venkoji) for nearly two centuries from 1675, they encouraged a large number of settlers from the Deccan and Karnataka to consolidate their power in the South. We follow all the rituals and procedures and Philosophy of our Great Madhwa DoctrineР”В®koji-I or Venkoji was the younger half-brother of Shivaji and founder of Maratha rule in Thanjavur.Р’В The Marathi inscriptions of the Thanjavur temple dates the capture of Thanjavur to January 1676 Just because we speak a different language doesnРІР‚в„ўt mean we are different. Yes We exists! We are Marathi speaking Madhwa Deshasthas. Whatever we speak is a mix of Marathi + Tamil(And in these recent years,influence ofР’В English + Kannada also) Though we can understand the language, It was so hard to reply in a perfect sentence. I was in the mindset as We know Marathi, We are going to easily manage our stay in Maharashtra.

When i was studying Middle school, we went on a family Yatra to Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Mandir(Our family deity) and pandrapur vittobha by RoadР’В Travelling through Karnataka(We Visited so many moola brindavanas). InР’В recent years I came to know the exact history of who we are?Р”Вisclaimer: And the above statements are out and out my personal experience and I am not talking about everyone СЂСџв„ўвЂљ Somehow migrated across south India for work long back (Three to four generations atleast) РІР‚Сњ. I have answered many people around me Every stage of life,РІР‚Сњ I am Marathi desashtha, My roots are from Thanjore. Р”Р„nd those who have lived near Mumbai area, will start interviewing you in Marathi( whoР’В claim it as purest)asР’В if you are submitting your PhD thesis. РІР‚СљOh you look Tamilian and You speak very good Tamil, How come you speak Marathi home and how you can be a Maharashtrian?РІР‚Сњ. Few people pass comment on us as РІР‚СљKayre kottre janagaluРІР‚Сњ (Sometimes I feel like, am i looking like an Alien or what? СЂСџВвЂ° СЂСџВвЂ° )Р”Р„nd Those who did studies in Tamilnadu, Would have faced even more such situations from friendРІР‚в„ўs circle. Though its funny most of the times, It is not sometimes. When someone sees us in Mutt/Temple speaking Marathi, The immediate question they ask with raised eye brows РІР‚СљOh! neevu deshasthara?РІР‚Сњ And in Common weddings/Functions, Majority of Kannada people will start trolling Desasthas(As we are in minimum numbers). I wish to write a post on Marathi deshasthas for a long time.

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