List of Gotra And Thari in Nepal

Before we delve into the list of Gotra and Thari in Nepal, let’s find out what each term means in Hindu culture.  

What is Gotra?

In simple terms, Gotra means the clan a person belongs to in Hindu society. There is a belief that people from the same Gotra descended from a common ancestor. Gotra came into existence from the great Sapta Rishi and their offsprings. It is of due importance in the Hindu culture, especially concerning marriage- the system forbids people from the same Gotra from getting married.

It is a common belief that from Rishis who were the children of Brahma, eight gotras emerged. It includes the Seven sages- Saptarishis including Atri, Kashyapa, Vishwamitra, Vashista, Jamadagni, Bharadvaja, Gautama, and Agastya. Forty-nine sub gotras originated from the eight main gotras. Sources mention two hundred eighty-four Khas surnames exist as of today. 

People with the same Gotra are Sagotri in Hindu society. Marriage among Sagotri people remains unacceptable to date. However, people have been disseminating information about the need to change this system. Moreover, there are concerns about Sagotri marriage practice not just culturally/ morally but from a scientific point of view as well.

What is Thari/ Caste?

When we look back to history, caste divides people into social groups based on their wealth, occupation, rank and race. It identifies people from a particular group, and it is a broader term that represents them—for example- Shrestha, Basnet, Luitel, Soni and so on. Usually, people from the same caste have the same Gotra. Note that it is not always true- there are a few exceptions. 

Given below is a list of Gotra and Thari in Nepal:

Brahmin Gotra and Caste List

In Nepal, the Brahmin caste is traditionally considered to be one of the four main castes, along with Chhetri, Vaishya, and Sudra.

The term “gotra” refers to a lineage or clan, and Brahmins are traditionally divided into a number of gotras, each of which is associated with a particular Hindu ancestor. There are many different gotras among the Brahmin community in Nepal, and each gotra has its own set of customs and traditions.

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