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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]] | ||
** [[ | ** [[Atreya|Ātreya]] | ||
* [[Viśvāmitra]] | * [[Viśvāmitra]] | ||
** [[Vishvamitra|Vaiśvāmitra]] | ** [[Vishvamitra|Vaiśvāmitra]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:58, 30 December 2025
In Hindu culture, a gotra is equivalent to 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.
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 speakers, for whom the lineages are the same across the castes.
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.
Main Brahmin Gotras[edit | edit source]
A list of major Brahmin gotras according to the Sutras:[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Brough, John (1953). The Early Brahmanical System of Gotra and Pravara: A Translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Mañjarī of Puruṣottama-Paṇḍita. Cambridge University Press. pp. 31–37.