Gangari Brahmin

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Gangari\Gangadi
Classification Brahmin
Religions Om.svg Hinduism
Languages Garhwali
Populated states Uttarakhand, India
Related groups Garhwali people

Gangari Brahmin is a Brahmin subcaste originating from the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. They were settled in the villages surrounding the Ganges valley hence known as "Gangari" Brahmins. [1] [2]

See also

Garhwali Brahmin surname and gotra of Uttarakhand-I: From an ancient manuscript Garhwali Brahmin surname and gotra of Uttarakhand-I.jpg
Garhwali Brahmin surname and gotra of Uttarakhand-I: From an ancient manuscript
Garhwali Brahmin surname and gotra of Uttarakhand-II: From an ancient manuscript Garhwali Brahmin surname and gotra of Uttarakhand-II.jpg
Garhwali Brahmin surname and gotra of Uttarakhand-II: From an ancient manuscript

References

  1. ↑ Ghildial, Avaneet Kumar (1994). Political Development in Garhwal. Classical Publishing Company. p. 28.
  2. ↑ Saklani, Atul (1987). The History of a Himalayan Princely State: Change, Conflicts, and Awakening: an Interpretative History of Princely State of Tehri Garhwal, U.P., A.D. 1815 to 1949 A.D. Durga Publications. pp. not specified. OCLC   17918157.
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