History:
The gotras associated with this surname are agasthi, dadhich, dadich, daksha, dakshinamurthi, harita, malahari and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ambabhavani, khandoba and venkateshwara.
Description:
The surname Maladhari, mainly found in India, is usually linked to communities involved in raising animals, especially cattle. The religion associated with MALADHARI surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is gujarati.
The word "Maladhari" itself hints at a connection to "mala," which means cattle or livestock. This surname is common among the Bharwad community of Gujarat, a traditional shepherd group. They are known for their nomadic way of life and herding occupations. It is also seen among some Rabari sub-groups, another herding community in Gujarat and Rajasthan. These communities often have complex social organizations and customs connected to their traditional work. The surname signifies their historical and cultural identity, which is tied to cattle herding.
The surname has several variations: Maladharee, Maladhari, Malaadhari, Malladhari, Maladhary, and Malladharee.
