Tell me about jain khandelwal gotras

Jain Khandelwal Jains (often called Sarawagi/Sarawagi) are a major Jain community originally linked to Khandela in Rajasthan. Key points about their gotras:

• Gotra system: Khandelwal Jains traditionally follow the 84 gotras (chourasi gotra) concept, i.e., many clan lineages used to identify families and to guide marriages (exogamy). However, the exact names and membership of the 84 gotras can vary by sub-group and region, so there isn’t one universal master list for all Khandelwal sub-traditions. You’ll find different listings in different community records. ( jainknowledge.com)

• Origins and tradition: The 84 gotras are said to arise from the legendary origin of the Khandela lineage, where the ruler and his chiefs became Jain śravakas, giving rise to many gotras. This origin story is part of the traditional lore that underpins the gotra system among Khandelwal/Jain Sarawagi communities. ( jainknowledge.com)

• Digambar vs Śvetāmbara: In Jain practice, gotras are mainly a social and genealogical identifier for lay Jains and are treated differently across communities. Both Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions acknowledge gotras, but the exact 84-gotra lists and their usage can differ by tradition and region. The general idea of many gotras exists in both, with variations in names and membership. ( jainknowledge.com)

• Notable names (illustrative): Among commonly cited lists connected to Khandelwal/Sarawagi lineages, several names appear in traditional discussions of 84 gotras (e.g., Aakad, Aameria, Aatoliya, and others). Exact naming can vary by community and manuscript. The important point is that gotra is a lineage label used to maintain exogamy and lineage memory, not a spiritual rank. ( jainknowledge.com)

If you want, I can point to more specific lists for a particular Khandelwal sub-group or regional community (e.g., Maharashtra, Rajasthan, or Gujarat branches) as recorded by that group. You can read more about the general concept of 84 gotras in Jain communities here . ( jainknowledge.com)