In Jain tradition, gotra is usually understood as family lineage or clan identity used in social and matrimonial context.

To find your gotra, you can do these simple steps:

1. Ask elders in the family

Parents, grandparents, uncles, or family priests often know the traditional gotra.

1. Check family records

Marriage documents, genealogy records, old invitations, or community registers may mention it.

1. Ask your community leader or Jain temple contact

Sometimes the local Jain community keeps family or lineage information.

1. Look at ancestral tradition

In many Jain families, gotra is passed from father’s side and remains the same through generations.

1. Verify from both family branches if needed

In some places, people use kul, sakha, or family surname along with gotra, so it is good to confirm carefully.

If your family does not know the gotra, then it is better to follow the family tradition that has been used for marriage and social identity.

In Jainism, always maintain truth and clarity while using family lineage information.