It is a ppt on koli ( fisher folk) community from Mumbai. they are the original residents of the city

1. The original residents of
the city.

2.  Long ago, when Mumbai was Bombay, and the city was
city of seven islands, the Kolis and Agri community
helped develop the harbours and the coastlines.
 Islands like Kolbhat (now Colaba), Palva Bunder (now
Apollo Bunder), Dongri, Mazagaon, Naigaum and
Worli were named by the Kolis.
 The name Mumbai is derived from the goddess,
‘Mumba’, the patron deity of the Agri & Kolis.
Mumbadevi temple in

4.  The Kolis and agris of mumbai are dispersed all over
the city, especially along the western coast of the city.
The Kolis of Vasai are Hindu and Christian
 The community has several subcastes , the prominent
ones are Koli kolis, mangela Kolis, Vaity kolis,
Christian Kolis, Mahadeo kolis, Suryawanshi kolis, dor
aagri.
 Community major occupation is fishing for kolis, salt
making and farming for agris.

5. Goddess EKVERA
 Agri and Kolis worships the goddess
Ekveera situated at the Karla caves, Malavli,
Lonavla.
 This goddess is worshipped the most on
Chaitra Purnima.

6.  Narali punaw: This is “The day” for kolis. As per
traditions kolis know that after this day the wind
strength and direction changes in favor of fishing.
 Shimga - Shimaga means holi in
koli accent haa-wa-li. Holi and Koli
goes long way.

7. KOLI Dance.
 Koli dance is among the most popular dances of
Maharashtra by kolis. Their dances represent their
occupation. The dances consist of elements from their
daily work related to the fishing.

8.  Language & Culture
 Agri is the language spoken by Kolis in Mumbai.
Marathi is another language spoken by Agri-Koli in
interior parts of Mumbai. The agri language is a
unique language.They