Kuldevi of Boonlia or Bolya
For “Boonlia / Bolya” I do not find any reliable, common Jain tradition that says: “This is the fixed Kuldevi for all Boonlia/Bolya Jains.”
In Jain Dharma:
- There is no Agamic rule that says one Kuldevi for each surname.
- Kuldevi/Kuldev is always family‑ and lineage‑specific – it depends on:
So for Boonlia / Bolya, the correct Kuldevi can only be known from your own family’s tradition, not from books or general lists.
How you can find your real Kuldevi
- Ask elders in your family
Dada‑dadi, nana‑nani, chacha, etc. usually know: - Which Mata / Shasan‑Devi is worshipped - Which main temple (sthanak) your family visits as Kuldevi place
- Check old family records
- Vahi / vahivat books - Old pooja books where “Kuldevi” name may be written
- Ask at your ancestral derasar
- Trustees or old pujaris often know: - “Is kul ke log kaun si Kuldevi mante hain?”
- Ask your community / samaj group
- Boonlia/Bolya Jain Samaj, Oswal/Porwal/other sangh (if applicable) may have a traditional list.
Important Jain point
- Main sharan (refuge) in Jainism is:
- Dev–Devi (including Kuldevi) are respected as shasan‑rakshak (protectors), not as the ultimate goal.
- Whichever Kuldevi your family follows, keep ahimsa, samyak darshan, samyak charitra as the center.
For more on how Kuldevi works generally in Jain families, you can read here: