Brahmin Gotras

Brahmin Gotras in Western India: Heritage and History

Have you ever paused during a family puja, listening intently as the panditji recites a name that sounds ancient, a name that connects you to a time long before memory? That, my friend, is your Gotra. It’s more than just a name; it’s a spiritual umbilical cord, a

Brahmin Gotras: Eastern India Traditions Explained

I remember sitting with my grandmother during a family wedding preparation, watching her meticulously match horoscopes. But before she even looked at the stars, the first question was always, "What is the boy's Gotra?" For many of us from Eastern India, this question is the foundation