The Kharvi,[1] are a community found in Goa,Maharashtra and Karnataka.
| Group: | Khariv |
| Pop: | 2,00,000 |
| Total Source: | estimate |
| Popplace: | Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka |
| Langs: | Konkani, Marathi, Maharashtrian Konkani,Portugese |
| Rels: | Hinduism,Christianity |
| Related: | Konkani people,Kshatriya,Marathi,Portugese |
They have various sub-groups, among which are the Taris, Tarukars, and Ramponkars.[2] Taris are the primary fishermen, Tarukars are the Taru owning landlords, etc. Though they are largely involved in fisheries.
Found chiefly in the coastal talukas of Mormugao, Salcete and Tiswadi, the Catholic Kharvis generally speak the Konkani language but some use Portuguese. They write Konkani using Roman script. Arranged marriages are common but not prevalent, and monogamy is practised. The traditional joint family arrangements are increasingly giving way to the nuclear family. Their principal diet is rice and fish curry but meat and vegetables are also important constituents.[3] ".
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