Nattukōttai Chettis, Gujarātis, and other mercantile classes. The mover of the resolution observed that Gujarātis were most anxious, on religious grounds, to save all animals from pain, and it was a religious belief with them that it was sinful to live in a town where there was no pinjrapole. A pinjrapole is properly a cage (pinjra) for the sacred bull (pola) released in the name of Siva.[1] It is noted by Mr. Drummond † [2]that every marriage and mercantile transaction among the Gujarātis is taxed with a contribution ostensibly for the pinjrapole. In 1901, a proposal was set on foot to establish a Gujarāti library and reading-room in Madras, to commemorate the silver jubilee of the administration of the Gaekwar of Baroda.
Gulimi (pickaxe). — An exogamous sept of Kuruba.
Gullu (Solanum ferox). — A gōtra of Kurni.
Gulti.— A section of Bōya, members of which are to be found in Choolay, Madras City.
Gummadi (Cucurbita maxima). — An exogamous sept of Tsākalas, who will not cultivate the plant, or eat the pumpkin thereof.
Gūna.— Gūna or Gūni is a sub-division of Velama. The name is derived from the large pot (gūna), which dyers use.
Gūna Tsākala (hunchbacked washerman). — Said to be a derisive name given to Velamas by Balijas.
Gundala (stones). — An exogamous sept of Golla.
Gundam (pit). — An exogamous sept of Chenchu.
Gundu (cannon-ball). — A gōtra of Kurni.
Guni.— Guni is the name of Oriya dancing-girls and prostitutes. It is derived from the Sanskrit guna, meaning qualifications or skill, in reference to their possession
