Motisar (caste)

Motisar is an Indian community from Rajasthan and Gujarat known for folk-poetry. They were well respected & patronised by the Charans.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Origin

Motisars claim they were originally Rajputs of Jhala, Khichi, Parihar and other clans, who became devotees & worshippers of Avad Mata. The goddess Avad granted these devotees the divine gift of poetry.^[4]

History

Motisars functioned as one of the genealogist castes for the Charans. They also composed poems & praised them.^[4][6][7]

In the past, Motisars would leave their homes after Dussehra and visit the villages of Charans who patronised them. They received gifts and returned home after four to six months.^[1]

See also

Rawal