Khandelwal Vaishya

For other uses, see Khandelwal.
Khandelwal
Regions with significant populations
India (Rajasthan)
Languages
Hindi, Marwari, English
Religion
Hinduism

Khandelwal Vaishya is a Vaishnava community originally from Khandela,[1] a historical town in northern Rajasthan, India. Khandelwals are mainly present around districts of Jaipur, Sikar, Alwar and Ajmer.[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 sons started the 72 gotras (clans) into which the community is divided. Each clan worships its own kuldevi.[2]

References

  1. Rima Hooja (2006), A history of Rajasthan, Rupa & Co., p.501
  2. 1 2 Singh, Kumar Suresh (1998). People of India: Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. p. 1056. ISBN 81-7154-769-9.
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