Khandelwal Vaishya

Khandelwal
Regions with significant populations
India (Rajasthan)
Languages
Hindi, Marwari, English
Religion
Jainism, Hinduism

Khaṇḍelavāla Bania is a Marwari trading community originally from Khaṇḍela,[1][2] a historical town in northern Rajasthan, India. Khandelwals are mainly present around districts of Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, Alwar, Bharatpur, Gangapur and Ajmer.[3]

Khaṇḍelavālas are mainly Digaṁbara Jains with some Hindus.[2]

Origin

The Khandelwal community traces its origin and name from Khandela, a town in Sikar district. They believe their name derives from a sage called Khandel, whose 72 1/2 sons started the 72 1/2 gotras (clans) into which the community is divided. Each clan worships its own kuldevi.[3] These Gotras are subdivision of the community.

References

  1. ^ Rima Hooja (2006), A history of Rajasthan, Rupa & Co., p.501
  2. ^ a b Sangave, Vilas Adinath (1980) [1959]. Jain Community: A Social Survey. Popular Prakashan. pp. 89–90.
  3. ^ a b Singh, Kumar Suresh (1998). People of India: Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. p. 1056. ISBN 81-7154-769-9.
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