Rajpurohit is a community of people living in western Rajasthan, India. They maintain traditions that are similar to both Brahmins and Rajputs. According to community organizer Bhanwar Singh Rajpurohit, the community has low literacy rates, and is engaged primarily in agriculture, catering, and trading.
GOTRA (SUB-CASTES)
The Kanot villages of Bikaner are Dheerdesar, Kalyanpura, Desalsar, Sajansar, Swaibari, Aadsar, Kisnasar, Hiyadesar, Rasisar, Hirasar, Kuntalsar, Patlisar,
SEWAD
Gotra Rishi of Sewad Rajpurohits is Maharishi Bharadwaj while Bishasth Maata(the goddess with twenty hands) being the var devi. Kuldevi is Nagnechi Maata. The term Sewad is derived from Shri Goud linking them with a larger Pancha-Gauda Brahmin family of Northern India.
It is said that their ancestor Rajpurohit Devpal Dev Ji came to Marwar with Rao Sheoji Rathore from Kannauj. A family known to us as the "Gahadvala" dynasty ruled Kannauj in 12th century AD; their best-known dynast was Raja Jaichand, their last king. The Gahadvalas were displaced from Kannauj by the invasion, in 1194 CE, of Muhammad of Ghor. It is said that Rao Sheoji, a surviving grandson of Jaichand, on pilgrimage to Dwarika along with Rajpurohit Devpal Dev around 1272 samvatsari, met a few Paliwal Brahmins at Pushkar.Pali was a flourishing and prosperous trade center en route Persia, central Asia and Middle-East and beyond. It was governed by local brahmins. The Brahmins requested Rao Sheoji to come to Pali and help them get rid of local tribal people and marauding bands, who were harassing and looting them time to time. Rao Sheoji and his fellow men defeated tribal chiefs first and eventually succeeded in conquering Pali from the brahmins as well. This was the first conquest of Rathores in present day Marwar and paved the way for building up of Rathori Raj. Then they expanded to Khed near today's Balotra defeating Gahlot Rajputs, and slowly with time conquered Malaniregion from other local Rajput clans. Rajpurohit Devpal Dev was given many villages as jagir. The services lent by Rajpurohits to the state was rewarded with more jagiri lands by Rathore kingdom during the course of time
Prominent Sewad villages are including 8 Thikana's of Akherajot (Thikana Tinwari, Th.Kherapa, Th.khichan, dhundiyari, jatiyawas, bhawnda, bhenser, bhenser kotwali), Sinla, Kanodiya purohitan, Baori Khurd, Baori Kalan, Bada Khurd, Kalyanpura(Churu), Dewal (Tonk), Barli Bhairu Ji Ki, Badabas (Osyian),Bhatnokha, Thob, Roopawas, Tunkalia, Chavnadiya khurd, Mohrai, Talkiya, Bikarlai, Mahabar, Bhawnda, Kharabera, Ghewra, Ghantiyala, Narwa Khurd(Nagaur), Dhandora, Kisnasar, Ratanpura, Bitti, Panchlodiya, Rupawas, Surayata.chenoniyo ki dhani(BARMER)Bhojas(Bikaner)[[File:]]
The Kanot villages of Bikaner are Dheerdesar, Kalyanpura, Desalsar, Sajansar, Swaibari, Aadsar, Kisnasar, Hiyadesar, Rasisar, Hirasar, Kuntalsar, Patlisar,
JAGARWAL
Kuldevi of Jagarwal Rajpurohits is Jageshwari Devi/Jwalamukhi Devi.
Jagarwal migrated from Sesali Village of Pali district in Rajasthan. Jagarwals were Rajpurohits of Parmara Rajputs who were rulers ofJalore. Bal Rishi/Jabali Rishi was ancestor of Jagarwals. Jalore/Jabalipur was named after him. Bal Rishi had twelve Sasan villages (means, tax free villages) including Balwara . Later on Jagarwals became Rajpurohits of Sindhal Rathore Rajputs.
Before independence Jagarwal Rajpurohits had many Sasan Jagir villages in Marwar and Godwad region including Rewara(Bikaner), Jasnagar, Kakindra, Lambiyan, Anwloj, Rewatada, Veerana, Rewat, Modran, Dakatara, Bagra(Marwar), Basda Dhanji, Dhola Sasan, Akadada, Dhariya, Punadiya, Lapod, Auwa Sasan, Champa Khedi and Dhangadwas etc.
RAJGURU
Maharishi Vashishtha is the ancestor of Rajgurus. Their Kuldevi is Sarshawti Maata.
Prominent Rajguru villages are Balera, Silore, Gothda (Nagaur), Bisu Rajguran, Doli, Radwa, Vani, Pandit ji ki Dhaani(Bethwasiya,Osian) Basni Purohitan Osian, Odwada (Jalore), Ghaseri (Jalore), Ledarmer (Jalore), Chitrodi (Jalore), Paovta (Jalore), Chadwal, Bawali, Kailashnagar, Manora, Raipuria, Sanpur, Bavali, Vaan Sirohi, Patau (near Kalyanpur, Barmer) and Langera. Balera is a Saasan village of Rajgurus having Kuldevi Koobar Maataji Temple. The Silore village is often spoken as "Sasan bada Silore gaanv".
About 5km south of Pindwara on the way to Abu Road, is the village of Ajari. 2km from Ajari village is the temple of Mahadeo and Sarswati. The scenery is picturesque, honey-combed with date-trees and a small rivulet flows nearby. Small hillocks form a wonderful background. The temple is enclosed by s high wall. Inside it is a Kundi of 30' x 20' size. Markandeshwar Rishi is said to have meditated here. There is small image of Lord Vishnu and one that of Goddess Sarswati. Nearby is pond commonly known Gaya-Kund where people immerse the mortal remains. On every Jeshtha Sudi 11 and Baisakh Sudi 15 a fair is held here. Ajari village also has the tem Maata visited quite often.
GUNDESHA/GUNDECHA
KulDevi of Gundesha/Gundecha is Rohini Maata. The Main Temples are in Sadri, Gundoj and Barwa Devnagari dhaam. Villages are Mori, Barwa Devnagari dhaam, Maada, Lopi, Norwa, Nimbada, Mandal, Varka, Garasani, Asop and Maada. Maada being oldest and big village. These villages were not gifted or donated by rulers, but were rather captured by Gundechas after battling local Bhil tribes.
MUTHA
Maharishi Piplad, son of Maharishi Dadhichi is the gotra Rishi. Rohini Maata is Kuldevi of muthas, the temple of Rohini Maata is located in Vandar.people of vandar has made new temple of rohini mata.prathishta of that temple is on 26-4-2012 now this temple has become very nice in vandar.
Their lineage is drawn from Veer Shri Somoji. There are five villages of Muthas, Rungari, Pilowani, Vanadar, Ghenari and Shivtalav. Rungari is the oldest village among all five villages. Shivtalav is at a distance whereas rest four villages share boundaries. These five villages are collectively called Shon/Sansan, which means affluent or ruling class.
PANCHLOD
It is said that Panchlod gotra was named on five brothers who split their jagir to form five separate villages. Two of these villages areDharamdhari and Sumdhand.
SIHA/SIYA/SINGHA
Gotra Rishi of Siha Rajpurohits is Maharshi Parashara. Chamunda Maata is Kuldevi of the Siha Rajpurohits.
Siha Rajpurohits are said to have originated at the banks of river Godavari in modern day Maharashtra and hence belong to a largerPanch-Dravida brahmin family. The region was controlled from 6th to 8th Century AD by Badami Chalukyas who later moved northwards to Gujarat and came to be known as Solankis in 10th Century AD. Sihas were their Rajpurohits. The word Siha originates from the townSihor (also called Singhor), their place of dewelling in Gujarat. When Guhilots moved to present day Rajasthan, Sihas accompanied them as their Rajpurohits. It is said that Guhila (Guha - cave born), the ancestor of Gahlot and Sisodia clans of Rajputs was son of aBrahmin, who took to Kshatriya Dharma owing to insecurities of those times. Some of his clan members continued as Brahmins and were Rajpurohits of Gahlots. A branch of Gahlots moved to Marwar and set a kingdom at Kher/Khergarh near present day Balotra. They were defeated by Rathores in 13th Century AD and moved towards Gujarat. Some of their Rajpurohit Brahmins stayed back and with time were engulfed in larger Rajpurohit community of Marwar.
In Rathore Raj Bhatelai, Hingola, Bambore, Meghlasia, Balotra, Golian - these seven villages are sibling villages maintained as Jagirs of Siha Rajpurohits. The first four villages fall in the Jodhpur District while remaining three villages are in Barmer District. Balotra is named after Baala/Vaala Ji Siya, while Golian (also called Bhinda Kuan) was awarded to his brother Bhinda Ji. Balotra has eventually grown to be the largest of all jagirs owned by Rajpurohits.
SODHA
Pithalji Sodha(Rajpurohit) came along with Rao Sheoji and Rajpurohit Devpal Dev from Kannauj to Marwar. He brought the idol of Maa Nagnechaya, kuldevi of Sodha's and Rathore's. They are main trustees of Maa Nagnechaya Temple(Naagana). Mandli, Tarsinghdi, Mayalawas, Gudanal, Megawas, Deriya, Modran, Simrakhia, Rewada and Bassi are their jagiri villages. Some of the Sodhas moved towards north Rajasthan looking for business opportunities. They later settled in Sri Ganganagar district region.
SANTHUA
Santhua are from the rishikul of Maharishi Bharadwaj, while their Kuldevi is Varahi Maata. Bhardwaj Maharishi, a sage of the Vedic period, and son of Brihaspati is renowned for his thirst for knowledge. He attained extraordinary scholarship and the power of meditation. He is also the author of Ayurveda. His Ashram still exists at the holy Prayag (Allahabad). Santhua were earlier Paliwal Brahmins. WhenRathore ruler Siha ousted Brahmin rulers from Pali in early 13th Century, they vowed never to return. Santhua originated from the village Santhu (Jalore). Santhu has about 2500-3000 of Rajpurohit houses and a Varahi Maata temple.
There are several Santhua villages in Jalore District, all the Santhua Villages are Sasan villages . Prominent Santhua Sasan villages are Santhu, Verath, Aalashan, Elana, Nimbalana, Dudasi, Gol, Sayala, Sourav etc. Santhu is an old glorious village of Marwar Region in Rajasthan. Since then, people use to say Shotu Sargo Ro Baseno, Noon Nargo Ri Khad, which means living in Santhu is like living in heaven and living in nearby village Noon is like living in hell. Santhu lies 23 km (14 mi) south of Jalore town and 5 km (3 mi) from Bagra, Marwar on Jalore-Sirohi road and is surrounded by many villages like Noon (Nun), Chura, Sarat, Akoli, Narnavas, Bibalsar, Mok, Dhanpur, Bhagli Sindhalan, Rewat, Kalapura, Dakatara, Bakra Road, Bakra Gaon, Verath Sasan, Rewatada, Dudsi, Dhavala, Bhetala, Siana (Rajasthan), Deegaon.
Over the last years, many Santhua families have migrated to others states of India. Many of them now live in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Chennai, Bangalore, Vijayawada, Mysore and Mumbai.
SEPAU (Bhaba)
Gotra Rishi of Sepau Rajpurohits is Maharishi Kashyap'. Their Kuldevi is Hinglaj Maata whose temple is located on the Makran Coast in the Lasbela district of Balochistan, Pakistan. Sepau with digree of Bhaba is known as Sasan Jagirdar. Villages beloangs to Bhaba are Sakadra(Pindwara), Nanarwara-Purohitan, Doongri, Khadat in Sirohi District(Rajasthan).
SHRIGOD
Shrigod rajpurohits are prominently present in villages such as Chandeshra, Somesara, Dandali and few other small villages. The main deity worshipped by shrigods from chandeshara is Shri Hameerji Bapji.
SHRIRAKH
Shrirakh migrated from Pali in Rajasthan and hence were Paliwal brahmins. Kuldevi of Shrirakh is 'Bishast Maata whose main temple is located in Bissu Khurd (Barmer). Phogera, Bissu Khurd, Girab and Langera are big Shrirakh villages.
THANAK
The Kuldevi of Thanak Rajpurohits is Tatiyaal Maata, temple located at Phalodi (Jodhpur). The gotra of Thanak Rajpurohit is Parashar. The Thanak Rajpurohits are found villages Jhabra (Jaislmer), Sanatra (Barmer), Khichan(Jodhpur) and Bhane ka Gaon (Kolayat,Bikaner).
They had the knowledge of Vedas as well as Shastra. They were considered mighty strategists and brave fighters. They were the custodians of kingdoms and use to provide sound advice to rulers. In olden days, the Thanak Rajpurohits of Bhane ka Gaon fought bravely along with Bhati Rajputs of Chaneri (Kolayat, Bikaner) against the Turkish invaders and sacrificed their lives. In one of such conflict, On 23/02/1712 A.D Late Sh. Jujhar Singh Ji Thanak died fighting the invaders. According to folklores his body kept fighting even when his head was cut.
JOSHI/LAPA/LAPHA
The Kuldevi of Joshi/Lapa Rajpurohit is Khimaj (Kshemkari) Maata ji, temple located at Bhinmal. Prominent villages of Joshis are Ahore (Jalore), Itandra, Rani (Pali), Jhadoli and Daspa. Lapa is sometimes also pronounced as Lapha.
VYAS
ADVALSHA
Advalsha villages are Mundara and Barva
VILLAGES(thikana's) OF RAJPUROHIT'S
District Jalore
Akoli, Aalasan, Amli, Arnu, Bawatra, Bagra, Basda Dhanji, Bakra Road, Bibalsar, Bhundwa, Bhagal Sefta, Bhagli Sindhalan, Bhagal Bhim, Bhetala, Bakra Gaon, Bhetala, Bhinmal, Chitrodi, Chura, Chandoor, Chawar Chha, Chandoor, Chorau, Dhanani, Daspan, Doli Siwada, Dakatara, Deora, Dhanpur, Dudsi, Deegaon, Dhavala, Dholeria, Elana, Gol, Guda Balotan, Ghaseri, Hindwara, Khirodi, Kunwarda, Kuda, Kalapura, Karola, Katha Thalwar (near Bhinmal), Ledarmer, Modran, Mudi, Mok, Malwara, Nimbalana, Noon, Narnavas, Odwada, Padra, Parawa, Pavti, Paovta, Paladi (near Sanchor), Rewat, Ramseen, Rewatada, Revatda, Ropasi, Sarwana, Siana, Sivna, Sankarna, Shankhwali, Seesali, Sourav, Saanthu, Sarat, Sayala, Sarathala, Surasa, Surana (near Bhinmal), Taliyana, Thalwad, Ugamnawas, Udesho ka Vaas (near Sayala), Veerana, Verath Sasan, Valera
District Pali
Anandpurkalu, Auwa, Akadara, Anaa (tehsil Desuri), Bithoo, Bingarla, Basant, Bhadrla, Busi, Barva, Bhandaar, Birawas (near Sojat), Bali, Basant, Babagaon, Balada, Bijapur, Chadwas, Chidani, Chandawal, Chanchodi, Dadai, Dhursani, Deoli, Dhangadvas, Dhondhi ki Dhaani, Dhanla, Dholeria Sasan, Dhariya, Dhaabar, Dhalop, Dhola, Dujana, Dhurasani, Donadi, Ghenri, Ganthi, Godavad, Godavas, Januda, Jawla (near Degana), Jeti, Jetiwas, Jhutia, Jojawar, Kadu, Karmavas, Karoliya, Kekindra, Kherva, Khutani, Kheri, Khadokra, Kushalpura, Lampi (near Desuri), Lolawas, Mandal, Mundara, Mada, Moharai, Morkha, Netra, Nimla, Nimaj, Nimbol, Nimbara, Parakhiya, Purada, Pathi, Punadiya, Pilawa, Punayata, Pilovani, Patava, Purohito ka vaas, Paliyavas, Ranawas, Rungri, Rani, Rupawas, Roopnagar, Sandiya, Sanderao, Sivatalab, Shukara, Sesali, Sonana, Sarangwas, Sokada, Sinla, Sisrvada, Surayata, Sukarlai, Sindhap, Sindarli, Sangawas, Sanwalta, Semlia, Shivanatala, Shri Sela, Thakurla, Thakurwas, Talkiya, Tarngadi, Varkana, Varka, Vandaar
District Jodhpur
Barna, Bhungra, Badabas, Barli, Bhoudi, Bassi Nagar, Bawari Kalan, Bawari Khurd, Bara Khurd, Bigwi, Birami, Bhatelai, Baruna, Baala, Bambore, Bhainsar, Basni Sepha, Basni Manana, Chawanda, Choti Bawari (near Phalodi), Dhandhora, Ghevada, Ghantiyal, Hingola, Jatiyawas, Kanodia Purohitan, Koshana, Khichan, Kakelav, Kherapa, Khaarabera, Lunawas, Mathania, Meghlasia, Mananawer, Naharwa, Nerwa, Osian - Bara Baas, Papasani, Rajguru Basni, Ravaniyana, Surani, Silari, Sangariya, Thob, Tinwari, Tilwasni
District Barmer
Aaraba, Asada, Arthandi, Asotra, Arjiyana, Anarbol, Balotra, Balera, Bhalro Ka Bada, Bissu, Bissu Khurd, Baglop, Chandeshra, Doli, Dandali, Dhok (near Barmer), Deera, Fulaar, Golia Bhinda Kuan, Gudanal, Girab, Gwalnaada, Indrana, Judia, Jethantari, Kutani, Kanana, Kitnod, Kaluri, Kanod, Korna, Ladunagar, Langera, Ludrada, Lakha, Meli, Mandli, Megawas, Mahabar (near Barmer), Miya ka Baada, Mawadi, Mayalawas, Paralia, Parlu, Patau, Paraliya, Phogera, Radwa, Ramniya, Sanatra, Somesara, Sanatra, Simrakhia, Silor, Sarwadi, Sankarna, Siner (near Padru), Sarana, Sodha ki Dhani (near Nakoda), Tarsinghdi, Tibaania
District Bikaner
Aadsar, Bhojasar, Bhane ka Gaon, Chanchodi, Dheerdesar, Desalsar, Hiyadesar, Kotdi, Kisnasar, Kolaya, Patlisar, Rewara, Rasisar, Toliyasar,bhojas,
District Sirohi
Ajari, Chaduaal, Doongri, Fasariya, Fugani, Haliwada, Khadat, Kalandri, Makawal, Mohbatnagar, Nanarwara-Purohitan, Noon, Purohito ka vaas, Raveder, Silder, Sirohi, Sakadra, Tavri, Valdara (near Pindwara), Wasada Purohitan (Tehsil Reodar)
District Nagaur
Bhatnokha, Bhawnda, Bikarlai, Bagar, Champakhedi, Chawandia, Dunyari, Dodu, Dhundhiyari, Gular, Jasnagar, Lichana (nearKuchaman City), Malpuria, Morra, Nadol, Narwa, Panchdolia (near Merta), Protasani, Ratanpura, Riyanbadi, Sinaya, Talakiya, Tunkaliya (near Merta)
District Jaisalmer
Fulasar (near Pokhran), Jhabra, Lakha, Kitta
District Churu
Jorawarpura, Kalyanpura, Kolasar, Mehari Purohitan,sawaibari,sawaichoti,sajansar,kuntalsar,hirajsar,patlisar,aasalkheri,towalasar,randhisar,khudi,nosariya,bhanida,ledi,rajaldesar,and more village in churu district
District Jhunjhunu
Bagar
District Ajmer
Bhawada, Biti, Bandanwara, Bagsuri (near Nasirabad), Dindwari (near Kishangarh), Juni
District Tonk
Dewal
Others
Bhungra, Dhunwala (Bhilwara District)
