my gotra is what ? my surname is garagatti , i am digambar jain
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Answer
Your gotra cannot be determined with certainty only from the surname “Garagatti”, even if you are a Digambar Jain.
In Jain tradition, gotra is usually known through:
- Family elders
- Marriage records
- Community records
- Temple or caste/community registers
- Your family priest / pandit / bhattaraka tradition, where applicable
Explanation
The same surname can sometimes be used by families belonging to different gotras, especially across regions and communities. Therefore, saying “Garagatti = this gotra” without family confirmation would not be accurate.
Since you mentioned you are Digambar Jain, your gotra may be preserved in your family’s marriage discussions or community lineage records.
What You Can Do
Please ask:
- Your parents or grandparents
- Relatives from your father’s side
- Community elders
- Your local Digambar Jain temple contacts
- Marriage biodata records of your family
Takeaway
Sorry, I can only provide information that is clearly established within Jain tradition. Your gotra should be confirmed from your family or community lineage records, not guessed from surname alone.