Gotras of oswal
In Jainism, specifically within the Oswal community (a prominent Jain merchant group mainly following the Śvetāmbara tradition), gotras refer to ancestral lineages or clans. These gotras play a significant role in community identity, marriage alliances, and rituals.
Some of the main gotras among Oswal Jains include:
- Gadiya
- Bafna
- Firodia
- Kankariya
- Patni
- Sangar
- Chopda
- Lodha
- Jain
- Bhandari
- Parekh
- Soni
- Sogani
- Dugar
- Kabra
- Kothari
- Kasar
- Nahta
- Surana
There are many more, as Oswals are divided into numerous gotras and sub-gotras, reflecting their large and diverse community. Traditionally, it is considered important not to marry within one's own gotra, following the Jain principle of proper conduct (samachari) in social relationships.
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