Khedaval

The Khedaval or Khedawal is a Gujarati Brahmin community. Their traditionally served as merchants, money-lenders, pleaders, and government servants.[1] They practice hypergamy.[2] They are also present as priests in the Raṇachoḍarāy temple in Ḍākor.[3]

According to the Brahmakṣetra Māhātmya, the Khēḍāvāḷa brahmins originated from Khēṭaka (modern Khēḍā), five miles away from Brahmakṣetra.[4][5]

Notable Members

  • Ranchhodbhai Dave[6]

References

  1. ^ Brown, Judith M. (1972). Gandhi's Rise to Power: Indian Politics 1915-1922. Cambridge University Press. p. 87.
  2. ^ Kapadia, Kanailal Motilal (1955). Marriage and Family in India. Oxford University Press. p. 102.
  3. ^ Majmudar, M.R. (1947). "Dwārkā Image of Raṇchhoḍjī and the temple at Ḍākore". Journal Of The University Of Bombay. 67: 57–91.
  4. ^ Kantawala, S. G. (1998). "Purāṇas of Gujarat". Contributions of Gujarat to Sanskrit Literature. Dr. M.I. Prajapati Ṣaṣṭipūrti Sanmāna Samiti. p. 817.
  5. ^ Shah, A. M. (1988). "Division and Hierarchy: An Overview of Caste in Gujarat". Division and Hierarchy: An Overview of Caste in Gujarat. Hindustan Publishing Company. pp. 5, 134.
  6. ^ Desai, Neera (1978). Social Change in Gujarat [A Study of Nineteenth Century Gujarati Society]. Vora & Co. p. 441.
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