A brief Introduction to Kulta Cast:
There is an interesting oral narrative regarding the origin of the three agriculturist castes of West Orissa namely Sudh, Dumal and Kulta. It is said that during banabasa (exile), Ramachandra was wandering in the forests of Sambalpur region. Once, he met three brothers and asked them for water. Out of these brothers, one brought water in a clean brass pot and as such was called Sudh, meaning pure. The second brother made a dana (cup of leaves) and drew water from a well with a rope. Hence, he was known as Dumal. This name Dumal is derived from the words Dori-mal meaning a coil or the chord of rope. The third brother is said to have brought water in a hollow gourd. So, he was named Kulta, which is derived from the word Kurita.
But according to another oral tradition, the Kultas migrated from Ayodhya to Boudh. Their ancestors were employed in the royal house-hold of Raja Dasaratha. They accompanied Ramachandra, Lakshmana and Sita in their banabasa (exile) and settled in Boudh during their wandering. Sarsara and Jagati of Boudh are considered to be the main centres of the Kultas. Therefrom, they migrated and settled in different parts of west Orissa. This may be corroborated by the claim of the Kultas of Sambalpur who say that their ancestors lived in Boudh. Also, some of them identify themselves as the Sarsara Kultas and Jagati Kultas. Writing of Cobden Ramsay about the Kultas also substantiates this contention. He writes that the Kultas worship the goddess Ramachandi, whose principal shrine is situated at Sarsara (quoted in Senapati and Sahu, 1968:101).
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Hi,
I believe the name Dumal is derived from the word called Dumal. Dumal is a big and strong leaf available in the forest and used to prepare leaf trays.
-Sudhir
hi, i think kulta are those who are free from hatred to others. but today the identity of kultas is selfishness and jealousy.
Suresh Padhan, Bhawanipatna
Kulta have a great history but it is very sad that they are not organised as they should be. Knowing our history starting steps towards organising. It our forefather who have toiled & sacrificed to give us a social and economical standing. You will be horrified to know how Kultas were massacared by tribals of Kalahandi. Just go to british council library in the web you will find
Still then Kultas have maintained there non-violence and has improved a lot in agriculture and is now living happily with others. Though recently Kulta have taken to education & politics, they have not achieved like other castes. The main reason may be we lack some organising capability.
I am very much delighted to find such an attempt to organise & unite the unorganised KULTA people.First of all warm regards to the owner of the site.
Now a days the kultas are more and more vulnerable to hatred, mistrust and domestic litigation. It is one of the reason of growing socio economic downfall. Lets join hands from every side and get united.
Kind hearted...slight jelous...not bad
It is sure that the kultas are not same as other castes behave. They labour hard,save something for future and also academically strong,that's why they are doveloped in western orissa.
Its true.
Jay Maa Ramchandi.
Jay kuilta !
Kuilta jatir sabu purodha aar sabu jativayi mankun juhar.
Aamar jatir purodha mankarnu muin Er.shri Sushanta kumar pradhan,Swargata Ramesh chandra Pradhan(Retd.Reader in Mathematics),Talipara,Samlei Mandir.BARGARH.,janbarke ba Abagat hebarke Chahunchen jee aamar jatir /Samajar ken niyam ansaren E Unjatia(Alga jati jenta,GANDA,GHANSIA,TELI,BHULIA,BAMVAN,MADRSI,PANJABI,BIHA helata)mankun aamar jayt thin misa heuchhe.Sabu katha jadi chaluchhe Aame kuilta bali chhati pitbar kichhi mahatwa naina.Mor maten E Unjatia mane kuilta jati/samaj ra naan thin sangathan nayikarikarin "UNJATIA KUILTA SANGATHAN"Kalen valheta.Aamar odisar Rajdhani Bhubneswarnu nuankarin gute sangathan kara heyichhe. se sangathank E UNJATIA Katha tike tagida nayikalen, Aaglake E KUILTA SAMAJ balin aar kichhi nayirahe......Jenmankar dihen prakrut kuilta RAKAT achhe aar jenmane "BARNASANKAR"Kuilta nuhe semane E Bisayethin tika dhyandebe aar tik hetukarbe balin aasa.
Aapanmankar,
Gute deshi kuilta vayi.
Jay kuilta.
Jay maa Ramchandiki jay....
Is kulta belongs to which caste in Odessa like oc or bc?? Actually my father was born in odissa nd he was settled in andhrapradesh in his childhood nd No one were left at that place. In andhrapradesh, there is no kulta caste in order to apply for caste certificate. I would like to know which caste I am belonging to?? Is there any substitute to kulta caste in andhrapradesh??
Hello sir,
I am Santosh Sahu,
Is kulta belongs to which caste in Odessa like oc or bc?? Actually my father was born in odissa nd he was settled in andhrapradesh in his childhood nd No one were left at that place. In andhrapradesh, there is no kulta caste in order to apply for caste certificate. I would like to know which caste I am belonging to?? Is there any substitute to kulta caste in andhrapradesh??
Sudh, dumal, kulta are three brothers.Their ancient ancester came from himalayan region kullu and nepal.
It's not jealous but eagerness to bit him up
West odisha kulta in eastern which cast is same as kulta say khandayat and kulta is same or different
Kulta caste is not higher caste and not same to khandayat.
I reading to history of kulta caste and I believe to this
is very monopoly statement.
Kulta Caste is a great caste in India🇮🇳
yes i also believe that.
Jyotiranjan Bhoi
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