Meena ethnic religion
Meena ethnic religion is an indigenous religion among the Meena community in the eastern parts of Rajasthan and northern parts of Madhya Pradesh, and is largely a sub-part of Hindu culture. The Meena associate with Matsya avatar, one of the incarnations ("dashavatara") of the Hindu deity Vishnu. The Meena of Gujarat state are Muslim and termed "miyana", while Hindu Meenas are known as "miana". They are classified in the "other backward caste" category of the Indian caste system (Data-Entry no 49 in state obc list). The Meena have been worshiping trees and plants for centuries  as their totem trees. This includes worshipping and protecting trees during various cultural festivals and the worshipping of cows ox buffalos , especially during the festival of Diwali, which occurs just after the harvest season, out of respect for their important role in local agriculture-based economy. Traditions. This religion stems from the Dharadi tradition, which in practices showing love to various forms of nature. The Meenas have been the guardians of the forest. On the basis of the customs of the ancestors, the practice of worshiping the Dharadi trees within Meena ethnic religion is going on at the time of  marriage. Modern period. The Meenas are part of larger Hindu culture, revering the Trimurti and its different incarnations as well as the Hindu goddess Ambika. Meena also worship their local deities depending on their "gotha" (linage) and "kola" (family or clan). The Meenas are firm believers and protectors of Hindu culture in eastern Rajasthan and the Chambal Bundelkhand Malwa parts of Madhya Pradesh. The continue to advocate for their ethnic beliefs, which were part of larger Aanatan culture throughout the rule of Muslim Invaders and later during British period.