Varaiya

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The Varaiya are a Jain community with origins in the Gujarat, India. This community is part of Digambar Jain sect.

A notable leader in Varaiya Jain community was Gopaldas Varaiya.

Varaiya is also a surname. Notable people with the surname may or may not be affiliated with Jain community include:


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