Mali community members were earlier engaged in gardening and related activities. The community members are followers of Hinduism. Most of the members are settled in the various states of North India like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan. The wedding celebrations of the Mali community include Hindu marriage rites and customs. Mali community male are educated and are into varied professions. The Mali grooms from Rajasthan belong to Rajputs caste and have tribal origin.