What is the caste of Perika?

Perika is a caste found in states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Andhra Pradesh is the 15th caste in Group B of the list of backward castes . Professionally they are farmers, landlords. Many believe that the word Perika is derived from the Sanskrit word for merchant.

Which is the highest Gotra in Brahmin?

They are (1) Shandilya, (2) Gautama Maharishi, (3) Bharadwaja, (4) Vishvamitra, (5) Jamadagni, (6) Vashista, (7) Kashyapa and (8) Atri . To this list, Agastya is also sometimes added. These eight sages are called gotrakarins, from whom all 49 gotras (especially of the Brahmins) have evolved.

Is Gotra only for Brahmins?

For example, the Bharadwaja gotra can be found in both Brahmins and Viswakarmas. Marriages between Brahmins and Viswakarmas were banned not on the basis of gotra, but on the basis of caste. Moreover, marriages within the same caste are banned not on the basis of gotra, but on the basis of cult.

What is Nagasya Gotra?

A Gotra is the lineage or clan assigned to a Hindu at birth. Maharishi Vishmitra was the creater of Two Gotra’s Named One on his own name VISHWAMITRA and the second one on name NAGASYA .

How are the gotras of a Brahmin caste addressed?

Among those of the Brahmin caste, gotras are reckoned patrilineally. Each gotra takes the name of a famous Rishi or sage who was the patrilineal forebearer of that clan. And each Gotra is addressed by the suffix ‘sa’ or ‘asa’ as relevant. The concept of Gotra was the first attempt among Brahmins to classify themselves among different groups.

Who are the Eight Sages of the Brahmin religion?

They are Gautama, Bharadwaja, Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Vashista, Kashyapa, Atri, Agamarshana and Kaushika. To this list, Agastya is also sometimes added. These eight sages are called gotrakarins, from whom all 49 gotras (especially of the Brahmins) have evolved. For instance, from Atri sprang the Atreya and Gavisthiras gotras.

What are the names of the Brahmin rishis?

The concept of Gotra was the first attempt among Brahmins to classify themselves among different groups. At the beginning, these gentes identified themselves by the names of various rishis ( Angirasa, Atri, Gautam, Kashyapa, Bhrigu, Vasistha, Kutsa ,and Bharadwaja; the first seven of these are often enumerated as Saptarishis ).

What was the original name of Viswamitra Brahmin gotra?

Viswamitra was a Kshatriya and his original name was Kausika. Later he became a Brahmin after he reealized Brahma Gnana. Then he was called a Barhmin and his Gotra was changed from Kausika to Viswamitra. The List of Brahmin Gotras,