Tell about gangwal gotra
Gangwal (often written as Gangwal/Gangerwal) is a surname used by some Jain families. In Jainism, gotra is not a spiritual or religious measure; it is a social lineage used by lay Jains to denote ancestral or family lines. There is no single universal “Gangwal gotra” for all Jains, and different Jain communities (like Digambar or Śvetāmbara groups, and regional communities such as Oswal/Bagherwal, etc.) may have their own lists or usages of gotras.
Key points:
- Gotra in Jainism is a social clan identifier, not a spiritual criterion.
- Gangwal may appear as a family gotra/name in certain Jain communities, but it is not a fixed, universal Jain gotra.
- Traditions can differ between Digambar and Śvetāmbara contexts and between regional groups.