Nagavanshi
The Nagavanshi were rulers from the Indian subcontinent, in the area of present-day Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha.[1] [2] Nagavanshi is a house of warriors claiming descendancy from Nagas. The Nagas were mentioned as an snake-worshipping tribe of ancient India.[3]
Nagavanshi are one of the five principal houses of the Kshatriya varna, or warrior–ruling caste. Chandravanshi (Lunar dynasty) claim descent from the moon (Soma or Chandra), while the other principal houses, the Solar Dynasty (Suryavanshi) claims descent from the sun (surya) and Rishivanshi from Brahmin Rishs,[4] Agnivansha claim descent from Agni, the Vedic god of fire, Nagvanshi claim descent from Nagas. Nairs and Pathan Bhai armas of Kerala and some Jats of north India are claimed to be the Nagavanshis.[5]
Temples
Mannarasala Temple (Shri Nagaraja)
References
- ^ Dasgupta, Samira; Amitabha Sarkar (2005). Reflection Of Ethno-science: Study On The Abujh Maria. Mittal Publications. p. 9. ISBN 978-8183240253.
- ^ "Ranchi bids tearful farewell to last Maharaja". www.dailypioneer.com. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ Tiwari 2002, p. 177-231.
- ^ Paliwal, B. B. (2005). Message of the Purans. Diamond Pocket Books Ltd. p. 21. ISBN 978-8-12881-174-6.
- ^ Kumar Tiwari, Shiv (2002). Tribal Roots of Hinduism. Sarup & Sons. p. 264. ISBN 8176252999.
Sources
- Tiwari, Shiv Kumar (2002), Tribal Roots Of Hinduism, Sarup & Sons
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