List of gotras - Revision history

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	A [[gotra]] is equivalent to a [[Lineage (anthropology)\|lineage]], akin to a family name, but the given name of a family is often different from its gotra, and may reflect the traditional occupation, place of residence or other important family characteristic rather than the lineage.		In [[Hindu culture]], a [[gotra]] is equivalent to a [[Lineage (anthropology)\|lineage]], akin to a family name, but the given name of a family is often different from its gotra, and may reflect the traditional occupation, place of residence or other important family characteristic rather than the lineage.

	People belonging to a particular gotra may not be of the same caste (as there are many gotras which are part of different castes) in the [[Hindu]] social system. However, there is a notable exception among matrilineal [[Tulu language\|Tulu]] speakers, for whom the lineages are the same across the castes.		People belonging to a particular gotra may not be of the same caste (as there are many gotras which are part of different castes) in the [[Hindu]] social system. However, there is a notable exception among matrilineal [[Tulu language\|Tulu]] speakers, for whom the lineages are the same across the castes.
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	** [[Shakti (sage)\|Śāktya]]		** [[Shakti (sage)\|Śāktya]]
	* [[Atri]]		* [[Atri]]
	** [[~~Atri~~\|Ātreya]]		** [[Atreya\|Ātreya]]
	* [[Viśvāmitra]]		* [[Viśvāmitra]]
	** [[Vishvamitra\|Vaiśvāmitra]]		** [[Vishvamitra\|Vaiśvāmitra]]

Ajay Kumar: Included a reliable source for verification.

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Included a reliable source for verification.

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Brahmin gotras

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	* Alambayana (also Spelled as Alimmanh, Alamyanh)		* Alambayana (also Spelled as Alimmanh, Alamyanh)
	* [[Atri]]		* [[Atri]]
	* Batish/Vats
	* Bhardwaja		* Bhardwaja
	* [[Bhargava]]		* [[Bhargava]]
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	* Chandratreya		* Chandratreya
	* Galav		* Galav
	* [[Garga ~~(gotra)\|Garga]]~~		* Garga
	* [[Gautam Brahmins\|Gautam]]		* [[Gautam Brahmins\|Gautam]]
	* [[Harita]]		* Harita
	* Hrishab		* Hrishab
	* [[Kalavayana]]		* Kalavayana
	* [[Kapil]]		* Kapil
	* [[Kashyapa]]		* [[Kashyapa]]
	* Katyayan		* Katyayan
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	* Mudgal/Moudgill		* Mudgal/Moudgill
	* [[Parashar]]		* [[Parashar]]
	* [[Sankrit ~~(gotra)\|Sankrit]]~~		* Sankrit
	* ~~[[Savarna (gotra)\|~~Savarna]]		* Savarna
	* [[Shandilya]]		* [[Shandilya]]
	* Swaminatreya		* Swaminatreya
	* [[Upmanyu]]		* Upmanyu
	* [[Upreti]]		* Upreti
	* [[Vaadhula]]		* Vaadhula
	* Vashistha		* Vashistha
			* Vats (also Spelled as Batish)

	===Other gotras===		===Other gotras===

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	{{short description\|~~None~~}}		{{short description\|Hindu Gotras and Titles}}

	A [[gotra]] is a lineage, akin to a family name, but the given name of a family is often different from its gotra, and may reflect the traditional occupation, place of residence or other important family characteristic rather than the lineage.		A [[gotra]] is a lineage, akin to a family name, but the given name of a family is often different from its gotra, and may reflect the traditional occupation, place of residence or other important family characteristic rather than the lineage.

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	People of the same gotra are generally not allowed to marry. At weddings, the gotras of the bride and the groom are read aloud to verify that they are not breaking this rule.		People of the same gotra are generally not allowed to marry. At weddings, the gotras of the bride and the groom are read aloud to verify that they are not breaking this rule.


	~~Atri gottar : kshatriya related to mahabharata~~

	== Main Hindu Gotras ==		== Main Hindu Gotras ==

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Main Hindu Gotras

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	* [[Bhesean]] (gotra of pandit)		* [[Bhesean]] (gotra of pandit)
	* [[Bhargava]] (Brahmin's gotra)		* [[Bhargava]] (Brahmin's gotra)
	* Billas/~~Bilwasa~~ (Surname and Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])		* [[Billas]]/Billash/Bilash (Surname and Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])
	* [[Bindal]] (Aggarwal surname and gotra)		* [[Bindal]] (Aggarwal surname and gotra)
	* Ritwal/Reetwal (Surname & Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])		* Ritwal/Reetwal (Surname & Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])

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Main Hindu Gotras

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	* [[Bhesean]] (gotra of pandit)		* [[Bhesean]] (gotra of pandit)
	* [[Bhargava]] (Brahmin's gotra)		* [[Bhargava]] (Brahmin's gotra)
	* [[Billas]]/~~Billash/Bilash~~ (Surname and Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])		* Billas/Bilwasa (Surname and Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])
	* [[Bindal]] (Aggarwal surname and gotra)		* [[Bindal]] (Aggarwal surname and gotra)
	* Ritwal/Reetwal (Surname & Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])		* Ritwal/Reetwal (Surname & Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])

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	* [[Bhesean]] (gotra of pandit)		* [[Bhesean]] (gotra of pandit)
	* [[Bhargava]] (Brahmin's gotra)		* [[Bhargava]] (Brahmin's gotra)
	* Billas/~~Bilwas~~ ([[Gauda Brahmins\|~~Brahmin's gotra~~]])		* [[Billas]]/Billash/Bilash (Surname and Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])
	* [[Bindal]] (Aggarwal surname and gotra)		* [[Bindal]] (Aggarwal surname and gotra)
	* Ritwal/Reetwal (Surname & Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])		* Ritwal/Reetwal (Surname & Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])

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Main Hindu Gotras

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	* [[Bhesean]] (gotra of pandit)		* [[Bhesean]] (gotra of pandit)
	* [[Bhargava]] (Brahmin's gotra)		* [[Bhargava]] (Brahmin's gotra)
	* [[Billas~~]]/Billash~~/~~Bilash~~ (~~Surname and Gotra of~~ [[Gauda Brahmins\|~~Gaur Brahman~~]])		* Billas/Bilwas ([[Gauda Brahmins\|Brahmin's gotra]])
	* [[Bindal]] (Aggarwal surname and gotra)		* [[Bindal]] (Aggarwal surname and gotra)
	* Ritwal/Reetwal (Surname & Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])		* Ritwal/Reetwal (Surname & Gotra of [[Gauda Brahmins\|Gaur Brahman]])

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	{{short description\|~~None~~}}		{{short description\|List of lineages in Hinduism}}

	A [[gotra]] is equivalent to a [[Lineage (anthropology)\|lineage]], akin to a family name, but the given name of a family is often different from its gotra, and may reflect the traditional occupation, place of residence or other important family characteristic rather than the lineage.		In [[Hindu culture]], a [[gotra]] is equivalent to a [[Lineage (anthropology)\|lineage]], akin to a family name, but the given name of a family is often different from its gotra, and may reflect the traditional occupation, place of residence or other important family characteristic rather than the lineage.

	People belonging to a particular gotra may not be of the same caste (as there are many gotras which are part of different castes) in the [[Hindu]] social system. However, there is a notable exception among matrilineal [[Tulu language\|Tulu]] speakers, for whom the lineages are the same across the castes.		People belonging to a particular gotra may not be of the same caste (as there are many gotras which are part of different castes) in the [[Hindu]] social system. However, there is a notable exception among matrilineal [[Tulu language\|Tulu]] speakers, for whom the lineages are the same across the castes.
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	** [[Shakti (sage)\|Śāktya]]		** [[Shakti (sage)\|Śāktya]]
	* [[Atri]]		* [[Atri]]
	** [[~~Atri~~\|Ātreya]]		** [[Atreya\|Ātreya]]
	* [[Viśvāmitra]]		* [[Viśvāmitra]]
	** [[Vishvamitra\|Vaiśvāmitra]]		** [[Vishvamitra\|Vaiśvāmitra]]