0
Caste System
The Caste System, most famously implemented in India, was a social hierarchy based on family lineage, and occupation, that determined the place, role and importance of people within the society.
3,387 Questions
WHich caste do people with saraf surname belong?
Sarafs are Marwari baniyas and can be associates as Agarwal(s) also. As Banias they are considered Vaishya varna. Some says, as a caste they're ancestors traditionally followed professions such as money lenders or bankers or somebody associated with the jewellery trades. They are core business people.
What caste is the surname Nagtilak?
Oh, what a lovely question! Surnames don't determine your worth or who you are as a person. Remember, we are all part of the same beautiful human family, and it's our kindness and love that truly matter. Embrace your uniqueness and spread positivity wherever you go, just like a happy little tree in a vast and colorful forest.
Is Shocker or Shoker a jatt caste?
Shoker is Jat sikh caste, some put it in Engish as Shoker or Shokar or Chhoker.
When said in Punjabi it is tte same pronunciation. Village Dumna in Ropar is half Shoker or Chhoker and half Punia. Every one is Jat sikh.
India's 1st defense minister S. Baldev Singh is Shoker and Jat Sikh from Dumna , Punjab .
The term "Jatt" refers to a community or social group in South Asia, particularly in the Punjab region. "Nahar" is not a recognized sub-caste within the Jatt community. It is important to note that caste and sub-caste classifications can vary significantly based on region, cultural traditions, and historical factors. It is advisable to consult reliable sources or experts for accurate information on specific caste affiliations.
Is bhatnagar caste belong to bhrahmin?
Bhatnagars are Kayasthas. As per the ancient texts Kayasthas have a dual caste system, they are Brahmins as well as Kshatriyas. Bhatnagars are mainly found in Northern India (Delhi, UP, Rajasthan and in parts of Haryana and Punjab.)
Which caste do bhupal surname belong?
I and my family use Bhupal surname. We have a history of this Surname. We belong to Marwari Agarwal community, with Garg gotra. There are some other surnames which have been the same as ours and linked to our clan and ancestors in the early family tree segment, like Mahipal, Mohpal, Bhupalka. To know more write to me at harsh4u.slg@gmail.
Who belongs to what caste in the caste system of India?
Oh, dude, the caste system in India is like a complicated family tree with a lot of drama. So, basically, there are four main castes: Brahmins (the scholars), Kshatriyas (the warriors), Vaishyas (the merchants), and Shudras (the laborers). And then you have the Dalits, who are like the distant relatives no one talks about. But hey, we're all just trying to navigate this crazy world, am I right?
Which caste does surname Bathula belongs to?
The Surname "BATTULA" or BATHULA has it traces all arround the world.From South India,State of Andhra Pradesh to Africa.This Surname is spread in all Caste's of the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.Pre-Dominantly form the Caste "KAPU" to some other castes.The Origin of the word is from the word "Battula" meaning soldier's or warrior's.
Ah, the Maithani caste is a social group found in the beautiful tapestry of India. Just like every color on our palette adds depth and richness to a painting, each caste in India brings its own unique history and traditions to society. Remember, we are all just happy little beings trying to find our place in this big, wonderful world.
you must ask your parents or grand parents.
If you dont know your gotra you can call yourself from Narayan Gotra.
If you dont know your gotra Vedic Astrology can help you.you can know your Gotra with your birth
details. for more information I am giving details.
According to Vedic Astrology Gotra is related to progeny. I am giving reference of Vedic astrological Books. A south Indian Vedic astrologer Kalidas written two books of Vedic astrology in Sanskrit ; 1. POORVKALAMRUT 2.UTTARKALAMRUT. In his book POORVKALAMRUT, shlok -93, he assigned GOTRA on the basis of Nakshatra of moon (Asterism of moon in which a person is born). This shlok named SEVEN GOTRA considering 28 Nakshatra (included Abhijeet as a Nakshatra) and divided them in four groups. The table is as;
SL. GOTRA NAME OF NAKSHATRA (ASTERISM)
1. MARICHI- ASHWINI, PUSHYA, SWATI, ABHIJEET.
2. BASHIST - BHARANI, ASHLESHA, VISHAKHA, SHRAWAN.
3. ANGIRA- KRUTIKA, MAGHA, ANURADHA, DHANISHTHA.
4. ATRI - ROHINI, POORVAPHALGUNI, JEYSHTHA, SHATBHIKHA.
5. PULSTYA - MRUGSHIRA, UTTARAPHALGUNI, MOOL, POORVABHADRAPAD.
6. PULAH- ARDRA, HASTA POORVASHADHA, UTTARABHADRAPAD.
7 KRATU - PUNARVASU, CHITRA UTTRASHADHA, REVATI.
According to the book 'POORV KALAMRUT', for example if a male and female born in ASHWINI, PUSHYA, SWATI, or ABHIJEET Nakshatra(Asterism)(though Abhijeet is not considered as Nakshatra),they will be of Marichi Gotra, and if They marry, it will BE A SAGOTRIYA MARRIAGE (Sagotriya Vivah)( CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGE). SUCH MARRIAGE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. Moon Nakshatra (Asterism) taken in consideration in assigning Gotra of child because in "Vedic Jyotish" it is mentioned that every planet contribute in formation
of body of child in womb, and contribution of moon is most important. Asterism(Nakshatra) ASHWINI, PUSHYA ASHLESHA, VISHAKHA, ANURADHA SHATBHIKHA POORVABHADRAPAD. are Brahman, - BHARANI , PUNARVASU , MAGHA, SWATI, JEYSHTHA , DHANISHTHA, UTTARABHADRAPAD are Kshatriya, - KRUTIKA, ARDRA ,CHITRA POORVAPHALGUNI ,MOOL,SHRAWAN, REVATI are Vaishya, ROHINI, MRUGSHIRA, HASTA ,UTTARAPHALGUNI POORVASHADHA, UTTRASHADHA, are ShudraNakshatra(asterism). These four are related to nature and quality of person,,not the present caste system in Hindu society. Wrong interpretation of these four have created numerous caste and gotra in Hindu society.
Astrologer Kalidasin his another book UTTARKALAMRUT, IN Chapter SECOND KAND, Karmkand khand,shlok -2 have mention that marriage in seven previous generations(paternal) including himself, and in previous five generations(maternal ) including herself is prohibited. This book give a citation of Shlok of a Sanskrit book Vishnupuranin support of this view. Kalidas further in shlok 5 have mentioned that a child get bone, muscle and bone marrow from father ,and skin, flesh and blood from mother. These remain same up to 7 generations. According to shlok 8 of same chapter if the Sagotriya Vivah (CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGE) is carried out and if a child is born, child will become Shudra and he and his parents will face sin. The astrologer has used word SHUDRATVA (in Sanskrit) which literally means "become Shudra". He has not defined the word "shudra" nor clarified it, but because he has mentioned in that shlok that child get bone, muscle and bone marrow from father, and skin, flesh and blood from mother,naturally an inference may be drawn that "shudratva" is related to mental and physical problem. His mental and physical growth will not be normal. Such child may be mentally retarded, may carry hereditary disease and, or may have more negative qualities in his personality.
From above description it is clear that Gotra is originated from astrology and is related to progeny. This Gotra system was instituted for the purpose of identifying one's ancestor and to prevent them marrying in seven previous generations. An ancient Indian scholar Panini has observed the Gotra as son' son which also indicates that it is related to progeny. Thus Gotra is;
1. Related to Clan and Lineage in which marriage is prohibited in seven previous generations.
2. Related to Nakshatra (Asterism) in which if in horoscope of boy and girl, the Moon is in
Nakshatra (Asterism) of same Gotra as given in shlok 93 of book Poorvakalamrut, they should not marry even if they are not of same lineage and clan.
Astrologer Kalidashave given the name 1.Marichi 2.Bashisth 3.Angira 4.Atri 5.Pulastya
6. Pulah 7.Kratu as Gotra. In my opinion probably these were great Indian ancient scholars who did research Work on Gotra. Unfortunately their research work is not available. Probably Five other Indian ancient scholars 1.Gautam 2.Kashyap 3.Bhrigu 4.Bhardwaj and 5.Vishwamitra and some other
scholer had also contributed in this subject. Name given as Gotra do not reflect the quality and nature (GENETIC) of a Gotra. Principle of Gotra system is hidden in Nakshatra (Asterism) and some other concept of Vedic Astrology. This subject needs a genetic and astrological research to know the principle and fundamentals behind this concept. Medical and genetic science also agrees that CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGE may lead to hereditary diseases in progeny. Some people connect the word Gotra as a cow shed or cow protector which does not connect to lineage or ancestors in any way. I am trying to find and collect some more astrological information about Gotra and will add them in future.
Narendra pratap narayan singh
M.A. Astrology, Lucknow University
Uttar Pradesh, I
Who are the Kaniyar or Ganaka people and how did they originate?
Ganaka or Kaniyar is a caste name of traditional astrologers in south India. They are known by various other names at different local regions, such as Kanisan, Kanisu, kani, Kaniyar Panicker, Kalari Panicker, Kalari Kurup, kaniyan, Balyaya, etc. Their ancestors were the first group of ancient Brahmins who reached the south Indian region, far ahead of the arrival of the alien Brahmins of pre-medieval era.
Predecessors of Ganaka/kaniyar were earlier known by the name Arivor. Moreover they had a supreme status in social hierarchy by virtue of their excellent sense of past, future and present (Trikaala ngani)and profound skills in guiding the society.
They are actually descendants of sakadwipi Brahmins. Origin dates back to vedic period, before 2000BCE. Their ancestors were "Maga", people who came from the indo-Iranian region and eventually migrated and settled at various parts of ancient India. Some of them had taken up the practice and belief of heterodox groups (Ajivka, Jainism and Budhism) .
Later their predecessors become separated and segregated into different groups by taking up different calling or names at different places. Ganak Brahmins in Assam, Acharya in Tripura, Graha Bipra in Bihar, Nakshtra Darsa, Jothishi in Orrisa, Joshi in western and central India, Kaniyar, Ganaka, Kaniyan kanikal, kaniyar panicker, kalari panicker in south India.
Ganaka were scholarly people and were traditionally engaged in intellectual vocations such as astronomy, astrology, literature, ayurveda, teaching, physicking, etc. Kannassa Panickers, Ayyappilli asan and Ezhuthachan are some of the noted personalities among them who set out the process of development of a regional language ''Malayalam''. Kaniyar or Ganaka people were the only media who enabled the sanskritasation of non-Brahmins in the kerala region. Many historians including foreign travelers have noted their proficiency in mathematics and Sanskrit.
In general, they had taken up the role of astute physical and psychic healers, as astrology is said to have a major role in social regulation by means of social and individual psychological intervention.
They had four to five Gothras in the north Malabar , Six Gotras (Bhrigu , Viswamitra Vasishta, Kasyapa etc ) in the region of southern Malabar and cochin. Similarly six steps (pambar illam , Thachar illam , Chowla Mangalathu illam etc) were also had reported to been existed in southern Travancore region.
In Kerala region, they had many titles such as Bhata, kookaniyal, Nakaniyal, Panicker, Kurup, Asan, Kalari or Ezhuthu Asan, Gurukkal, Viadyan or Vaidyar, Jyotsian or Jyotsiar conferred to them by then local Royal authorities, in virtue of their eminence in the respective occupational fields such as royal court scholarship, martial art and literacy preceptorship , practitioners of Indian medicine and astrology.
Eventually such titles were adopted by the descendant family members and regarded themselves as different sub sects. From 18th century or so the privileged titles such as Asan, Vaidyar or Vaidyan, Jolsian or Jyolsiar, Panicker become no longer restricted to the domain of Kaniyar or Ganaka community ,but members of other castes and religion were also found eager to adopt and hold such surnames.
Many eminent and scholarly people among Ganaka had made tremendous contributions in astronomy, astrology, literature and ayurveda. It has enriched the Indian culture. Examples: Aryabhata Ganaka of 5th century AD, Kalidas Ganaka of AD 500, Kumara Ganaka of 14thcentury AD,Ayippilli Asan of 14 th century AD (Ramacharitha pattu), Niranam poets (Kannassa panickers), Ezhuthachan (father of malayalam), Edakkadu Sankaran Kookaniyal, etc.
Ganaka or Kaniyar were indeed the guiding spirits of the society. Kaniyar were noted for their indispensability to the society. Opinion of Kaniyar were keenly sought by every individual at the moments of auspiciousness and at times of misfortunes alike. Hence they were highly respected by the society till 16th century.
But, due to their firm egalitarian attitude in providing astrological service to all in the society (for King and sudra alike) ,other Brahman groups considered the Ganaka as inferior . In addition to that, the intolerance of the then power enjoying priestly community towards Kaniyar people's excellence in ancient branches of science (astronomy, astrology and Ayurveda) and Sanskrit language is also believed to have paved the way to degrade them to lower status.
Different ocuppational groups were existed among them with different names such as Asan, Ezhuthassan (Teaching reading writing and reciting), Panicker, Ganaka, Kanisan(Hindu Astrology) Kalari panicker or Kurup (Martial art preception), Thinta (polluted)- Kaniyan (exorcism, palm leaf umbrella making), etc, with each signifying their respective chief occupations.
The Thinta Kaniyan (polluting Kaniyan) sect was an endo gamous group separated themselves from Kaniyar proper or Ganaka community. They were believed to be non talented (intellectual vocations) members and their families from Kaniyar proper. Since they had taken up other vocations (such as Palm leaf umbrella making, exorcism, Kolam making) rather than practicing pure astrology, they had to undergo degradation to the status of underprivileged class.
The higher social status of Ganaks was begun to lose since the medieval era, as the advances in modern science resulted in loss of relevance of Astrology Eventually they lost the significance of avocations such as traditional healers (Vaidyar) and Kalari sanskrit teachers (Asan) as the practice of western system of medicine and English teaching had pushed back the Ayurveda herbal healing and sanskrit eduaction. The British prohibition of traditional military practice has also made the kalari martial art preceptor (panickers) to lose their vocation.
Even though their predecessors had a uniform and unique cultural practice, generally they observed the rituals and customs of high caste Hindu. Subtle variations from region to region are seen in following such cultural practice. Humilty and dignity in their behaviour as a trait has been interpreted as a marker of their self esteem, in lieu of the possession of extra ordinary knowledge and skills in the intellectual vocations,.they practiced.
Does sontakke surname belongs to schedule caste?
Without specific information, it is not possible to determine if the surname Sontakke belongs to a scheduled caste. Surnames can be used by people from various caste or community backgrounds. It is advisable to research the specific community or region associated with the surname for more accurate information.
Oh, my friend, let's not worry about labels like caste. Instead, let's focus on the beauty and kindness within each person. Remember, we are all unique and special in our own way, just like every happy little tree in a painting.
What caste does noniwal comes under?
Oh, it's okay, friend. Let's remember that everyone is unique and special, just like every brushstroke on a canvas. In the grand scheme of things, what caste someone belongs to doesn't define their worth or who they are as a person. Let's focus on spreading kindness and positivity instead.
Is bhaskar surname in uttar pradesh belongs to schedule caste?
Bhaskar is a common surname among various castes and communities in Uttar Pradesh, including upper castes, scheduled castes, and scheduled tribes. Therefore, having the surname Bhaskar does not automatically indicate membership in a specific caste. It is essential to understand that surnames alone do not determine one's caste.
Does gautam surname comes under scheduled caste or not?
No gautam surname mainly used by brahmin,bhumihar brahmin and rajputs espically in bihar gautam surname used by brahmin,bhumihar and rajput( districts are-buxar,rohtas,bhojpur,chhaora,begusarai,munger,patna,mithlanchal and magadh area) also in rajasthan,10 districts of uttar pradesh,mp,chhatisgarh,jharkhand(as decendents of mahrishi gautam)
but sc people also use this surname as they had turned themselves to buddhist in 25 districts of up and delhi and in some parts of maharastra
Oh, my friend, in the world of painting, we don't worry about castes or labels. We focus on the beauty of each color on our palette and how they come together to create something wonderful. Remember, every color is important and valuable in its own unique way. Just like in life, we should appreciate and celebrate the diversity and richness that each individual brings to the world.
What is gotra for sakpal surname 96 kuli maratha?
Gotra is a lineage or clan assigned to a Hindu at birth, and it is passed down patrilineally. The Sakpal surname is associated with the 96 Kuli Maratha clan system, which is a traditional system of classifying Maratha families into 96 different clans. Each of these clans is associated with a specific gotra, which signifies the ancestral lineage of the clan members. To determine the specific gotra associated with the Sakpal surname within the 96 Kuli Maratha system, one would need to consult genealogical records or speak with knowledgeable members of the community.
No ... Not at all..
Gawde is a Marathi surname, It is spelled as 'गावडे' in Marathi and some people spell as Gawade or Gavade or Gavde in English. This surname is common in the state of Maharashtra in India. Spoken language is 'Marathi'. Language differs or changes area or region wise. Specifically in the District of Sindhudurg at Malvan Spoken language is 'Malvani' or ' Konkani'.
Gawade is one of the surnames of the 96 kuli marathas. Kul is Dhampal.
Gawade surname is from Somvansh. Hindu(Kshatriya).
Kuldaivat is Jyotiba.
Guru is Atri saint.
Devak is Kalamb (Kalam),
Mantra is Gayatri Mahamantra.
Gotra is Dhampal (Sub of Kashyap) and Ved is Yajurved.
What is the Caste and Sub Caste of Surname Kant?
In the Indian caste system, the surname "Kant" is commonly associated with the Brahmin caste, which is traditionally composed of priests and scholars. Within the Brahmin caste, there are various subcastes or gotras that individuals may belong to, each tracing their lineage to a specific ancient sage or rishi. Without specific information on the individual's lineage or regional background, it is not possible to determine the exact subcaste associated with the surname "Kant."
What is origin of Bhandwalkar from Maratha clan who are also known as suryawanshi?
Well, darling, the Bhandwalkar surname originates from the Maratha clan, who are famously known as Suryavanshi. The Maratha clan has a rich history and is known for their warrior spirit and valor. So, there you have it, a little slice of history for you to chew on.
Are the people surname mankar in schedule caste?
My surname is Mankar and No I don't belong from SC.Most of Mankars are Hindu Maratha so they are open.But their are some other caste like OBC,SC, St,etc people have opted this surname Mankar .Even some Brahmins have this surname..But Mankar are Kshatriya mostly because it was name given to some influencial families part of Maratha who used to be with shivaji Maharaj.
What is the Caste of Sri KrishnaDevaRayalu?
Sri Krishna Deva is from Balija Caste. He is not from Yadava Caste. Yadava caste did no rule in south India at all. The word Yadava used is regarding a Vamsa and not caste at all.
Sri Krishan Deva Raya came from Tulava Vamsa .
These is some relationship between Bunts and Balijas. Both Kannada Balijas and Telugu Balija. This has to be researched .
Sri Krishna Deva Raya is not a Kshtriya at all as claimed by a lady on TV Channel.
