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The '''Soni''' are a [[Hindu]] [[Sikh]] [[caste]] found throughout India. They are traditionally [[ | [[File:Soni Goldsmiths.png|thumb|Two Soni men]] | ||
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The '''Soni''' are a [[Hindu]] and [[Sikh]] artisan [[caste]] found throughout India in the states of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]]. They are traditionally [[Goldsmith]]s and [[Khatri]]s ([[Kshatriya|Kshatriyas]]). They commonly use the surnames, Pala, Lodhia, Raninga, Khera, Changhada, Hanj, Didani, Rathigara, Dholakia, Chedia, Kadecha, Solanki and Srimali. | |||
== Present circumstances == | == Present circumstances == | ||
The Soni are essentially still goldsmiths, with a few also involved in the manufacture of other items of jewellery. Like similar Hindu castes, they are [[endogamy|endogamous]] and maintain a system of clan ([[gotra]]) [[exogamy]]. The various sub-divisions of the Soni have their own caste associations, such as the Patni Soni Mandal and Shrimali Soni Mandal. They follow [[Vaishnavism]], and many belonging to the [[Swaminarayan]] sect. The community | The Soni are essentially still goldsmiths, with a few also involved in the manufacture of other items of jewellery. Like similar Hindu castes, they are [[endogamy|endogamous]] and maintain a system of clan ([[gotra]]) [[exogamy]]. The various sub-divisions of the Soni have their own caste associations, such as the Patni Soni Mandal and Shrimali Soni Mandal. They follow [[Vaishnavism]], and many belonging to the [[Swaminarayan]] sect. The community primarily speaks [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]. | ||
== Shrimali Soni == | |||
This caste mostly situated in western India ([[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Rajasthan]]) | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}}{{Social groups of Rajasthan}}{{Ethnic groups, tribes and clans of the Punjab}} | ||
{{Social groups of Gujarat}} | {{Social groups of Gujarat}} | ||
[[Category:Social groups of Punjab, India]] | |||
[[Category:Social groups of Rajasthan]] | |||
[[Category:Social groups of Gujarat]] | [[Category:Social groups of Gujarat]] | ||
[[Category:Indian castes]] | [[Category:Indian castes]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu communities]] | [[Category:Hindu communities]] | ||
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The Soni are a Hindu and Sikh artisan caste found throughout India in the states of Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. They are traditionally Goldsmiths and Khatris (Kshatriyas). They commonly use the surnames, Pala, Lodhia, Raninga, Khera, Changhada, Hanj, Didani, Rathigara, Dholakia, Chedia, Kadecha, Solanki and Srimali.
Present circumstances[edit]
The Soni are essentially still goldsmiths, with a few also involved in the manufacture of other items of jewellery. Like similar Hindu castes, they are endogamous and maintain a system of clan (gotra) exogamy. The various sub-divisions of the Soni have their own caste associations, such as the Patni Soni Mandal and Shrimali Soni Mandal. They follow Vaishnavism, and many belonging to the Swaminarayan sect. The community primarily speaks Gujarati.
Shrimali Soni[edit]
This caste mostly situated in western India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Template:Social groups of RajasthanTemplate:Ethnic groups, tribes and clans of the Punjab