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Questions regarding Gotra or Clan.

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What were the parameters of progeny's of Rishis were seen to bless them to start Gotra system?

I never understood how progeny of Rishis were blessed/allowed to start new Gotra system. The progenitors already had their Gotras. So what was the need for sub Gotra system? Example, Sandilya Rishi was allowed to start gotra of his own. He as son of…
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Number and Types of Gotras

I am looking for scriptural references that list all the gotras that were formed. If there is no such listing, is there any scripture that mentions the total number of them?
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Why are Gargeya and Bharadwaja Gotra distinct?

A question about Bhardwaja and Gargeya gotras. Bhardwaja had two sons: Drona and Garaga (mother Kshatriya). Drona had one son "Ashwathama". Ashwathana didn't have any sons. So the entire Bhardwaja gotra descendants must be via Garaga? Why is then…
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Sutra karas of bharadwaja gotra

What are two sutras in Bharadwaja gotra. One is Aswalauja sutra which is explained here. What is the other sutra . ( of yajur Veda )
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How is the gotra determined

I want to know how do we determine that a person or his tribe belongs to this particular "Gotra".? Is it fixed based on the kuldevis they are worshipping or it differs from community to community. I myself am a Dasnam-Goswami (brahmin), we have 10…
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Who was Koushika (of Koushika gotra)?

They say one shouldn't dig into rishi-moolam and nadi-moolam, cos it is very hard to find source.. but still curious. When mentioning gotra during abhivaadaye, there is a rishi-pravara : Vaishvamitra, Aaghamarshana, Koushika - is the lineage for…
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What will be gotra of Kayastha?

Kayasthas are said to be descendants of Lord Chitragupta , who was himself was conceived in the mind of Brahma. So what will be their gotras?
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Bengali Family Gotra Brahmarishi

My parents said our gotra is "Brahmarishi". But no where I could find about it. Does anyone has more information about this Gotra. Please help me.
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Gotra of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

What was the gotra of gadAdhara/ rAmakRShNa-paramahaMsa? I tried searching on the internet, but did not find a clear answer.
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Are there any Gotras with these names?

There is really a confusion in someone's family about the Gotras. Are there any Gotras with the names: Kandilya Gotra (starting with 'K) and Latvas Gotra? If they are malapropism of some similar sounding Gotras then please suggest the correct…
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Is it possible to know the Gotra from the surname alone?

My surname is Mukhopadhyay. I belong to Bhardwaj Gotra. My maternal side's surname is Bandopadhyay and they belong to Kashyapa Gotra. Is it true that all persons with the surname Mukhopadhyay belong to Bhardwaj Gotra? In general, is it possible to…
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Can Lord Vishnu be a Kuldevta?

Today my grandfather told me that our Kuldevta is Lord Vishnu and I had a hard time believing it. Is it possible to have Vishnu as a Kuldevta? If yes then which Rishi was originated from Lord Vishnu?
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Gargeya Gotra / Gargi Gotra

My Surname is Yadav and my gotra is Gargeya . Is that possible because Gargeya are Suryavanshi lineage and Yadav are Chandravanshi lineage. I am confused. I am from Maharashtra if it helps.
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How can a North Indian from Bihar and South Indian from Andhra Pradesh have gowthama gotra? Are they both the same gotra or different?

Curious how that works. And does that mean they are related?
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How is one's gotra relevant today?

Besides marriage (i.e. not marrying a person of the same gotra), how is gotra significant today? Does one need to perform a ritual related to gotra?
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