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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.

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What caste is prasad?

It use by Kayastha. Example: First President of India- Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

It also use by Brahmins of Uttar Pradesh.

What illness is the biggest killer of mankind?

Acc. to me it is the caste system. Caste gives rise to apartheid, racial arrogance and untouchability. All these evils are the main root of all the evils prevalent in the society.

What caste are saha in bengalis?

Saha is a surname for bengali baisya(Vaisya) .Baisyas exist in bengal but they were degraded by Ballal Sen, a king in Bengal in the 12th century.In east bengal the people with Saha surname claim them as baisya but people with surname Banik are recognised as baisya in east & west bengals.In west bengal sunri caste who distill country liquor use Saha as their surname.British administration in India declared sunri caste as scheduled caste except saha.In order to get facilities for S C community,many Saha people obtained SC certificate.

What caste does the people of Marathi Surname Gole belongs?

Chitpavan Brahmin ("KoBra") --- Bharadwaj gotra.

Padma Gole (1913-1998), feminist poet; Marathi.

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Is muthuraja a high caste?

Yes, Muthuraja were kings who ruled over Kaveri delta for more than 300 years. They have commissioned many big temples. They belong to kshatriya varna & have served in the Armies of most the dynasties that ruled tamil nadu, even after the end of Muthuraja rule. Status of muthurajas in towns & Villages of Trichy district is higher than other upper castes like Pillai, Mudhaliars etc.

What caste is kataria?

Kataria from haryana are jaats, kataria from rajasthan are jats too, kataria from punjab are punjabi khatri, and kataria from UP, MP are only Khatris..Kataria from gujrat are kshatriya (thakur)

Does kochhar caste come in general category?

yes kochhar caste is come in general category.

Is hatagar caste in karnata and hatkar caste in maharastra are one and same?

Nope. Hatagar caste in karnataka comes under lingayat. and hatkar caste in maharastra comes under Dhangar

What did the caste and feudal systems have in common?

  • both had classes
  • both had a low class and a high class
  • had a powerful person
  • had obligations in the same way

Does caste sysytem in India still exist?

yes id does, but not as much as in past because now days only 95% of marriages are still arranges by the parents.

What is jatav caste?

Jatav, also called Jatia, Jatba and in the Jammu region Jatoi, is a sub-caste of the Chamar[1] Scheduled Caste (SC) in India.Jatavs claimed to be Rajputs, members of the Kshatriya (warrior-class) origin and rank, and they organized caste associations to reform caste behavior and lobby for their claims. In the 1931 census they demanded to be enumerated as Jatav-Rajputs

Is napit a scheduled caste in west Bengal?

Napit's are considered a subcaste of kayastha and hence they are NOT schedule caste. Traditionally it is said they used to initiate the puja or any other hindu religious program in addition to cutting hair of a newborn child.

What are dhiman cast?

Dhimans are a community or caste who have adopted engineering, art and architecture professions in India, and are followers of Lord Vishwakarma. They comprise blacksmith, carpenter, metal craftsmen, stone-carver, goldsmith.

Being largely descended from Brahmins, Hindu law permits them to wear the sacred thread, perform various priestly duties and accords them a position equal to that of Brahmins.

Hence, they are also known as Vishwa Brahmin or Dhiman Brahmin.

Why does caste remain a controversial issue today?

Because people are not following their caste system they are becoming modern

Can a person from vats gotra do marriage from person of kaundilya gotra?

Yes, a vats can marry Kaundinya gotra. Because they are a totally different vansha tree. Vats originates from Jamadagni and Kaundinya originates from Vasihta so there will not be any health issues and at the same time the yash tatva will not diminish.

You can further consult any param gyani.

Thanks,

Amit