The Mali’s are an occupational caste found among the Hindus who traditionally worked as gardeners. They also call themselves Phul Mali, who derived their names from their occupation of growing flowers. The Mali are found throughout India as well as the Terai region of Nepal and Maharashtra.
The word Mali is derived from Sanksrit mala (garland). People from the Mali community pursued various occupations and by virtue of this they were known accordingly. Thus, those worshiping deity known as Deuli Mali, gardening are known as Baghban, threshing/husking paddy as Dhankuta or Kuta Mali, doing grass cutting/selling as Sasia Mali, vegetable growers/sellers as Jadon Mali, and those growing flowe
The Mali’s are an occupational caste found among the Hindus who traditionally worked as gardeners. They also call themselves Phul Mali, who derived their names from their occupation of growing flowers. The Mali are found throughout India as well as the Terai region of Nepal and Maharashtra.
The word Mali is derived from Sanksrit mala (garland). People from the Mali community pursued various occupations and by virtue of this they were known accordingly. Thus, those worshiping deity known as Deuli Mali, gardening are known as Baghban, threshing/husking paddy as Dhankuta or Kuta Mali, doing grass cutting/selling as Sasia Mali, vegetable growers/sellers as Jadon Mali, and those growing flowe
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