In Brahmin communities, the concept of "highest" gotra can vary based on regional and cultural contexts. Generally, the term "gotra" refers to a lineage or clan system, and there is no universally accepted hierarchy among them. Some people might consider the Bharadwaj or Vashistha gotras to be prominent, but such opinions can be subjective and differ among various Brahmin sects. Ultimately, it's important to respect the diversity and traditions within the Brahmin community.
Garg is a gotra...and among brahmins Garg gotra is considered as one of the highest along with gautam and shandilya.....so a brahmin with Garg gotra is a brahmin.....
sanyal is a surname of bengali brahmins....they have a gotra...
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yes
yes,they are brahmins
Many brahmins like me are audichya sahastra brahmins with bhrdwaj gotra ....... And here in brahmins is a rule that a couple with same surname and same gotra can not be merried because their main reletionship is brother-sister ..... :) :::::: KEYUR ::::::THIS BHARDWAJ CONTAINS KULDEVI SEPERATE WITH NADI,SHIV, GANPATI SO MARRIAGE PURPOSE SME GOTRA IN CAN MATRCH ACCORDINGLY.
Ojha gotra is not a gotra but a line of scholarship. It is associated with those families of brahmins who were trained in Atharvan lineage of knowledge, especially in the use of herbs to be used in yajnas and other practices which grossly appear to be occult. They were specialist in Atharvaveda.
The highest class in India are the Brahmins. These Brahmins are usually priests.
Yes..Mondals belonging to the shandilya gotra are brahmins. Mondal is also a famous mahishya/ kayastha name.
The highest class in India are the Brahmins. These Brahmins are usually priests.
I am north Indian Ramanandi Vaishnava Brahmin, I want to know the gotra of entire Vaishnav Brahmins.
it is not mandatory at all.............. bhumihars also have bhardwaj title.