Answer

“Manhani” or “Manhani gotra” is not something I can clearly confirm as specifically Śvetāmbara within established Jain tradition.

In Jain society, a gotra/surname/community lineage does not always directly prove whether someone is Śvetāmbara or Digambara. Jain sect identity is usually known through:

• Family tradition
• Temple affiliation
• Guru or sampradāya followed
• Ritual practices
• Community history

Explanation

Many Jain surnames and gotras are found across different regions and communities. Some may be mostly associated with Śvetāmbara Jains in a particular area, but that does not automatically make the whole gotra Śvetāmbara everywhere.

Takeaway

To know whether a Manhani family is Śvetāmbara, the most reliable way is to ask about their family’s Jain tradition, temple, guru-paramparā, and rituals.