Leva Patil

Infobox caste
caste_name=Leva Patidar
classification=Kshatriya
subdivisions=
populated_states=Maharashtra, and Gujarat
languages=Marathi, and Gujarati,
religions=Hinduism

The Leva Patil are a caste in India. They speak Marathi and Gujarati, and practice the Hindu religion. They have significant populations in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Origin of Leva Patidar community

The origin of Leva (at an essential time) came from defense duty (Kshatra Karma). At other times, it meant agriculture (Krushi Karma) and hence from when they were treated as warriors Kshatriya.

The Leva community is also found around River Tapi in Surat, Gujarat.

Leva

The sect (of which is the origin from 'Lava') is called Leva. The lineage of "Ikshwanku" and "Suryavanshi" living in Ayodhya, established a new city in Punjab. The name Lahore came from Lava. At present, Lahore (which is on the bank of Ravi) is in Pakistan. This is the original place of the Lava sect. The Lava sect (which conquered that part of Punjab) is now the Leva Region. The people who live there are called the Leva. According to some authorities, Lava was born on the 40th generation of Survansh. Other authorities believed that Lava was born to Sita from Ram in the 66th generation of Survansh.

The region of Punjab Leva Pradesh (of the Lava sect) was conquered by the Irani Gurjar Gang. This part is now known as 'Gujrat Subha'. The Leva Gurjars and Leva Kurmees living in Saurashtra came from this area.

55 generations lived there after Lava existed. In 144 A.D., these Levas came from Punjab-Gujrat and Leva Province into Saurashtra, and therefore Saurashtra got the name of Gujrat. They left the Punjab in 78 B.C.

Patidar

According to authorities, the word Patidar has different meanings:

Patel is one of the major efficient Surnames in Gujarat India.

According to Patel, the 'Patil' also meant "group" or "branch" during the regime of Mohammad Begada. The 'Kunbi' meant "cultivator of the land", when Mohammad Begada refused to give up the land. 'Patt' meant "part of the land" and 'Patidar' meant "Tax Collector". 'Patil' meant "chief of the village" (Reference Dr. Soni's book page No. 69 of "Marathi Aadnave).

The word Patil also came from 'Patkil'. 'Patu' means "Clever", and "patta" means "Chief". The person who established the village used to become Patel. Patil used to become known, because of Village recognition. Patil was not a government post or self occupied post. Despite virtues and works, the person used to become Patil. Later on this post became hereditary. Patil became the Village King and later received Government honor, even after receiving many posts The Sardars means "soldiers" whom did not give up Patilship.

The Leva Patils belonged to two provinces (Parganas), the Khandesh province (Pargana), and the Vidarbha province (pargana). Each province (pargana) had a Bhorgaon Panchayat (A Judicial system to solve family & other problems). The head of this province (pargana) received government rights (Deshmukhi rights).

Chaudhari, Chaudhary
Chowdhury (variously spelt) was a Sanskrit and Hindi term literally meaning 'a holder of four', the explanation of which is obscure. According to Dr. Soni, Chaudhari was a Government Servant, and was the assistant officer of the Police Patil.

MahajanMahajan was a person who used to remain present in a meeting, and helped Patils. The Patil, Deshmukh, Chaudhari and Mahajan were proven to have powers.

Kutumb Nayak (a family leader)The person who looked after as the chief of Leva Panchayat Province from the Leva Patil was known as 'Kutumb Nayak'.

History of Leva Patils from Jalgaon

While travelling along the banks of the Tapi river, the community settled in the region of east kanhadeshKhandesh somewhere in 1300 - 1400. It is believed that the first settlements were in the villages named Salva and Nanded, and then predominantly in Raver and Yawal talukas. The region appears to have fertile soil.

The settlements on either banks of Tapti had subtle differences. People sometimes mischievously call the other bank as "parpatti." The TWO banks of Tapi are known as "Aar-Patti" and "Par-Patti". People from both banks call the other bank the "Par-Patti".The community has certain unique cultural values which may be looked at in different categories.

ome of The Leva Patidar Last names includes

Asodekar, Attarde, Badhe,Bauskar, Bonde, Bharambe, Bhangale,Bhole, Bhoge, Borole,Barhate ,Badhe ,Bhirud ,Bhadlikar, Chopde, Chaudhari ( Mainly Jalgaon ), Dhake, Dhande, Fegade, Gajare, Gulve,Gajare ,Hole ,Ingale ,Jangle ,Kale, Khanchne , Khadake, Khadse, Kharche, Kirange, Kolhe, Kurkure, Ladhe, Lokhande, Mahajan , Naphade, Narkhede, Nehate, Nehete,Nemade, Phalak, Phirke, Patil, Pimparkar, Pimpale, Phegade,Rade, Rane, Rote (Maily Nashirabad), Sarode ,Savatkar ,Toke , Thombre, Talele, varade, Waghulade,Wani, Yeole, Zope, Zambare.

Progress of the community

Leva patidar community has made considerable progress in studies & education.Especially they have proved their excellence in Medical & Engineering field.On the basis of higher education they have hold prestigious positions in both Govt. & private sector.

List of Famous Dishes and Food Items from Leva Patil

*Vangyache Bharit (the famous dish of Leva Patil-- Preferred in Khandesh)
*Mirchichi Bhaji (famous and very popular curry of vegetables and chillies usually prepared on social occasions in Vidarbh)
*Varan Poli (a popular recipe in marriages)
*Varan Batti (locally called as Rodge)
*Sabji of smashed Brinjals (Ghotun keleli Vangi)
*Danyachi Bhaji (Preparation with peanut curry mixed with any vegetable like Palak, Methi, Bottleguard etc.)
*Udadachi Dal
*Udid Vade (These are different from medu vada. Made in red color with red chilly or yellow with green chilly)
*Kondale
*Methichi Bhakari
*Kalnyachi Bhakari (kayaneychi bhakar)
*Lal (Nistyachi) chatani made from red chilly
*Mugachi Khichadi
*Mugachi Dal
*Shevanchi Lal Bhaji
*Mirchicha thecha
*kadhi (made by butter-milk)
*bhendke
*shevaya
*Poorn Poli
*Gavhachi Kheer (Kheer made from whole wheat)
*chivaychi bhaji( In rest of Maharashtra known as Ghol)
*Ghavan
*Pithle-bhakri (Besan Bhakri)
*Dashmya (Dhapate)
*Aambola bhat (especially made in marriage)
*Dhirade (very indigenous to the region)
*bharit-puri
*Bhendke and Kadhi (made in earthen pot from yogurt)
*A papad (Bibade, Sandoli)
*Ghata, khishi etc
* Bharal - Dal Dhokli (Made of Toor Dal which contains pieces of roti)(other popular papads includes Pan, a brownish papad also called chiknyache papad, Jondhyache papad, udit daliche papad, chikache papad,gavhache papad).

Leuva Patel (Saurashtra)

This is one of the sections of the Patel community settled in Saurashtra region of Gujarat India. They have different last names, but they are considered of the same section. For the purpose of marriage and social traditions, all Saurashtra Leuva Patel have same traditions. This social group has spread all over the world, especially in Ahmedabad, Amreli, Surat, Mumbai, USA, Canada, Australia and the UK.

Some of The Leuva Patel family names include "Antala, Akabari, Ajudia, Ankolia, Borad, Barvalia, Babaria, Bhanderi, Bunha, Busa,Butani, Chaklasia, Chodavadia, Devani, Dhanani, Dhaduk, Dobaria, Davara, Domadia, Donga, Donda, Gondalia, Kodinaria, Limbasia, Rabadia, Ramani, Sabhaya, Sardhara, Savaliya, Tarpada,Desi, Vasani, Savani, Bajaria, Vekaria, Kanani, Kotadia, Kachadia, Savaliya, Shingala, Pansuriya,Ramolia, Mangrolia, Dudhat, Bhalani, Lakhani.

Came from Loh Pradesh(around Lahor) as mentioned above.

External links

* [http://www.vedicbooks.net/leva-patidar-patels-of-charotar-p-11257.html Leva Patidar Patels Of Charotar Book]

* [http://www.lpswaltham.org/ Leva Patidar Samaj of Waltham] ]

* [http://www.leuvapatidarday.com/ Levua Patidar Samaj CA USA ] ]

* [http://www.jeevansathi.com/matrimonials/leva-patidar-matrimonial/ Leva Patidar Matrimonials] ]