Lonaria  The Lonaria (or Lonari, Lonmali, Lonkar) are an Indian caste historically associated with saltmaking, as well as production of lime, charcoal, and cement. The caste is often referenced as a subdivision of the Mahar caste, traditionally an Untouchable community. Other listing group them slightly higher than the Mahar, as a "Lower Caste" along with the Garshi (drummers) and Kumhar (potters). In Belgaum (Karnataka), the caste has two subsets named for their professional product: Mith (salt) and Chune (lime).