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'''Devaria''' or '''Devaliya''' or '''Deoria''' is a village in [[Anjar, India|Anjar]] Taluka of [[Kutch]] at a distance of about 3 km from Anjar town of [[Kachchh District]] of Gujarat in India.

== History ==

Devaria it is one of the 19 villages founded by [[Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas]] or [[Mistris]], as they are known in Kutch. These group of warriors were also skilled architects and have contributed to the erection of many historical monuments of kutch.

These [[Mistris]] first moved into [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] in early 7th century and later a major group entered [[Kutch]] in 12th century and established themselves at [[Dhaneti]]. Later from 12th century onwards they moved to settle themselves between Anjar and Bhuj and founded the villages of [[Anjar, India|Anjar]], [[Sinugra]], [[Khambhra]], [[Nagalpar]], [[Khedoi]], [[Madhapar]], [[Hajapar]], [[Kukma]], [[Galpadar]], [[Reha]], [[Vidi]], [[Ratnal]], [[Jambudi]], [[Devaliya]], [[Lovaria]], [[Nagor]], [[Chandiya]], [[Meghpar(Anjar)|Meghpar]] and [[Kumbharia, Kutch District, Gujarat|Kumbharia]]. During the years of laying of railway lines in British India around 1850-1930 many members of [[Mistris]] of Kutch moved out and made themselves into big railway contractors throughout India. Some of them entered into Coal mines business as well. The Mistris of these villages have built and developed the old infrastructure around the villages in late 1890 from their earnings during those time.<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sinougra-houses-no-longer-live-up-to-their-claim-to-fame/274190/ Press Report after Earthquake giving details of Villages of Mistris & their art] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930182039/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sinougra-houses-no-longer-live-up-to-their-claim-to-fame/274190/ |date=2012-09-30 }}</ref>
<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010312/ina12017.html Report on Villages of Mistri, skills, art] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121220074425/http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010312/ina12017.html |date=2012-12-20 }}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chawra.com/kgk/history2.htm |title=Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas - Dhaneti & 18 villages founded by them, their history, surnames |access-date=29 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303084223/http://www.chawra.com/kgk/history2.htm |archive-date=3 March 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Gurjar-Kshatriyas-36231.htm Gurjar Kshatriyas, also known as Mistris, came to Kutch from Rajasthan. They are skilled in building construction. They first established themselves at Dhaneti and were granted 18 villages by the rulers of Kutch. They are famous designers and developers of buildings and bridges.]</ref> However, majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001.

==Temples==
At entrance of village is a very famous and big temple complex known as Khakchok Mandir. The main saint name is Shree Ramchandra Das Maharaj. At present time this temple is good for village peoples there all facility for water, food and rest-house in this temple. Every year on [[Guru Purnima]] celebration is held in this temple and many people form far and near, attain this celebration.

[[Kuldevta|Kuldevi]] temples of many clans of the [[Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas]] communities can also be found in the village. The Kuldevi temples of [[Chamunda]] Mata of [[Chavda Kingdom|Chawdas]], [[Taunk]]s, Sikotar Mata of [[Maru (surname)|Marus]] are located in the village. Further, the [[Mistris|Mistri]] community have also built a [[Hanuman]] temple, few years back from their personal donations.
Also there are ''parias'' and ''deris'' of ''Dadas'' and ''[[Sati (practice)|Satis]]'' of their community in a walled compound in back side of village, where many members of different clans come to pay their respects. These ''[[Paliya|parias]]'' are several centuries old.

== References ==
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[[Category:Villages in Kutch district]]

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