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'{{Primarysources|date=October 2008}} {{Ethnic group| |group=Deshastha Brahmin |poptime=2 million (estimate) |popplace=[[Maharashtra]], [[Delhi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] (cities of [[Gwalior]], [[Indore]], [[Ujjain]], & [[Dhar]]), [[Gujarat]], particularly [[Baroda]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[United States]] and [[United Kingdom]] |langs= Majority speak [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. There is also a significant minority who speak [[Kannada]] as their native language. Also a small number of Deshastha resident outside Maharashtra speak local languages such as [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Hindi]],and [[Konkani language|Konkani]] |rels=[[Hinduism]] |related= * [[Marathi people]] * [[Karhade Brahmin|Karhade]] * [[Chitpavan|Konkanastha]] * [[Devrukhe]] * [[Goud Saraswat Brahmin]] * [[Pancha Dravida Brahmins]] }} '''Deshastha Brahmins''' ({{lang-mr|देशस्थ ब्राह्मण}}),([[Kannada]]:{{lang|kn|ದೇಶಸ್ಥ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರು}}) are a [[Hindu]] [[Brahmin]] [[caste|sub-caste]] primarily from the [[India]]n state of [[Maharashtra]]. "Deshastha", in [[Sanskrit]], means "an inland dweller" (desha = inland, -stha = dweller) living in the interiors of Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite paper | author=Umashankar, Rachana Rao | title=Mythical histories and visible realities | year=2004 |url=http://deptorg.knox.edu/ansodept/student_2004/Umashankar04Brahmin.pdf}}</ref>. ==Population and geographical location== [[Image:India Maharashtra locator map.svg|thumb|left|Maharashtra, the state in India where majority of Deshastha live]] Majority of Deshasthas speak [[Marathi]], one of the major languages of the mainly northern [[Indo-Aryan language]] group.Deshasthas fall under the [[Brahmin#Pancha Dravida Brahmins|Pancha Dravida Brahmin]] classification of Brahmin community in India. The Panch Dravida (the five classes of Southern India) are as follows: #Andhra Pradesh, #Tamil Nadu and Kerala, #Karnataka, #Maharashtra and Konkan, #Gujarat. With [[Karhade Brahmin]], [[Devrukhe]], [[Chitpavan]] ([[Konkanastha]]) & and [[Goud Saraswat Brahmin]], Deshastha form the five major Brahmin communities of [[Maharashtra]] with Deshastha by far the largest of the five. The community is now predominantly urban. Deshastha have two major sub- sects or [[shakha]]s called [[Rigvedi]] and [[Yajurvedi]].other small sub-sects are like [[Samavedi]] and [[Govardhan]].It is believed that Yajurvedi Brahmins learnt the Yajurveda from Shri Yajnawalkya, hence they are recognized as Madhyadin Brahmins, i.e. the Brahmins who received Yajurvedic knowledge in the noon. For further details, see the article on [[Shakha]]. In Southern India (typically the Border part of Karnataka that belonged to Bombay-Province but now [[Maharastra]] state), there are two communities of Deshastha known as Deshastha [[Dvaita|Madhva]] Brahmins, who follow the teachings of [[Madhvacharya]] and Deshastha [[Smartha]] Brahmins, who follow the teachings of [[Shankaracharya]] respectively. The surnames of these North Kanataka based [[Kannada]] speaking Deshastha brahmins can be identical to those of [[Maharashtrian]] Deshastha brahmins (e.g., [[Kulkarni]], [[Deshpande]], [[Joshi]], etc.) [[Image:Deshastha couple 2006.JPG|thumb|right|A [[Deshastha]] couple]] [[Marathi]] speaking Deshastha can also be found in large numbers outside [[Maharashtra]] in the former [[Maratha]] ruled or [[Maratha confederacy]] states/cities of [[Indore]], [[Baroda]], [[Ujjain]], [[Gwalior]], [[Dhar]] and [[Tanjore]]. Unlike the [[British Raj]] colonial administration, the Indian government at the ten year [[census]] does not collect data on upper [[castes]] and the associated sub-castes. Therefore it is difficult to know precisely how large Deshastha population is. However, the number can be estimated as 2.0 million by extrapolating from the colonial era census reports. <ref>[http://www.chaf.lib.latrobe.edu.au/dcd/search.php Rare Colonial Documents India]</ref> Appearance wise, they are similar to other communities in Maharashtra. [[H.H. Risley]]'s work during the 1901 census and more recent DNA work <ref>[http://genomebiology.com/content/pdf/gb-2005-6-8-p10.pdf Molecular insight into the genesis of ranked caste populations of western India]</ref> found Deshastha to be indistinguishable from other major castes in Maharashtra. ==Residence== [[Image:RahulDravid.jpg|thumb|Left|Former captain of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid]] In spite of the fact that they are from Deccan plateau, many Deshashtas migrated to the coastal city of [[Mumbai]] during British Rule in search of administrative and clerical jobs. [[Girgaon]], [[Dadar]] and [[Vile Parle]] were stronghold for their population at that time. There was also migration to other cities like [[Pune]] and [[Nagpur]] or Maratha ruled cities outside [[Maharashtra]] like [[Indore]]. A second wave of migration took place after the formation of Maharashtra state (in 1960) when many families settled in the greater Mumbai metropolitan area and particularly Thane, [[Navi Mumbai]] and [[Dombivli]]. These new migrants predominantly found work in the service sectors like government, teaching (education), railways, banking/insurance and engineering. Few Deshastha also succeeded in starting their own industries in [[Mumbai]]. examples include Garware Polymers, [[Parkhe]] Paper Mills and Sudha Kulkarni-Murthy’s [[Infosys]] in 1981. During last few decades, many Deshasthas have started industries in other cities of Maharashtra like Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad and Nagpur; those are in the fields of IT, Ethanol, Rubber, Engineering Equipments etc.Deshasthas nowadays live mostly in urban centres. However, they are to be found in certain rural areas as well. Brahmins have been migrating overseas in search of higher education and employment for number of years now. A large number educated Brahmins including deshasthas have moved abroad to [[USA]], [[UK]] & other countries like [[Australia]]. Indeed, a simple search of surnames of Maharashtrian families in US will reveal mostly brahmin (all sub-groups) or [[CKP]] names.The rate of migration has increased fourfold after start of IT boom in 1990.However, [[economic slowdown]] in 2009 and other reasons like marriage or desire to see their children raised in Indian environment motivated many of them to return back to India in cities like Pune, Bangalore and Mumbai etc.There are thousands of Deshasthas working temporary in US on H1B visas and on Work Permit in UK.{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}} Please refer to [[list of Deshastha Brahmins]] of distinction for Deshastha contribution to various fields. == Occupations== The traditional occupation for Deshasthas was as [[priest]]s of Hindu temples or at family religious ceremonies, village revenue officials, academicians, astrologer and administrators. A large number also practiced [[Ayurvedic]] medicine. Some are also engaged in farming.Even After entry of [[Chitpavan]]s in Maratha empire, the posts of “Panditrao” (Minister related to Religious issues) and “Chief Justice“ remained in hands of Deshastha. This may be due to their long tradition of sending their brightest students to the holy city of [[Kashi]] for religious and legal studies. During [[British Raj]], brahmins in general, found employment as white collar professions such as office clerks and teachers. In modern times, Deshastha occupations range from being factory workers, clerks to being doctors, lawyers, teachers, administrators, IT professionals and engineers. Deshastha women are also going into higher education and as a result can be found in high ranking professions. Around 2% {{Citation needed|date=April 2008}}of the Deshastha population is still living in interior rural Maharashtra area with relatively poor earnings and poor life style. This fraction of community is not educated (but literate). ==History == [[Image:Dnyaneshwar.JPG|thumb|Dnyaneshwar]] [[Image:Tantiatope.jpg|thumb|Tantia Tope, the general of [[1857]] War of independence ]] Some [[Yajurvedi]] deshastha brahmin families have been living in North [[Konkan]] since the 12th century along with [[Pathare Prabhus]]. Despite living in Konkan they are still considered ‘Deshastha-Yajurvedis’ rather than Kokanastha (belonging to Konkan). Deshastha may be the [[Maharashtrian]] Brahmin community with the longest known history.{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}} [[Sant Dnyaneshwar]] from the 12th century was Deshastha, as were the saints, [[Eknath]] and [[Ramdas]] from more recent times (16th & 17th centuries, respectively). The close advisors and ministers of [[Shivaji]] Maharaj, the 17th century founder of [[Maratha empire]] were Deshastha. Unfortunately, the history of [[Maharashtra]] and therefore of the Deshastha community before 12th century is quite sparse.The cave paintings of [[Ajanta]] and sculptures from other places show [[Buddhism]] and [[Jainism]] to be the religions with significant royal patronage in [[Maharashtra]] during the first millennium of the present era. One can only speculate whether, Deshastha had kept Hinduism ([[Sanatana Dharma]]) going during this period or converted from Buddhism after the decline of that religion in India. After the rise of [[Maratha empire]], under the leadership [[Shivaji Maharaj]] Deshasthas played major role in army and administration which is evident from the warriors like Neelkanth Sarnaik, Keso Narayan Deshpande and Annaji Dato Sabnis so on. Seven out of eight ''Ashtapradhan'' of Raje Shivaji were Deshasthas. Even after the fall of Maratha Kingdom to British a few Deshastha-ruled states remained nominally independent until 1947. Major among these were, Prant-Pratindhi of [[Aundh]]-[[Satara]], Bavadekar of Gagan-Bavda (Kolhapur)and Panditrao of [[Bhor]].[4][5] ====Association with Pathare-Prabhus & early migration to Mumbai Island==== When Chimaji Appa attacked the Fort of [[Vasai]] in 1737-40, Pathare Prabhu Khanduji Mankar and Yajurvedi Brahmin Antaji Kawale played important roles in the battle. The Peshwas promised Antaji the jahagir of [[Malad]] but after the deaths Bajirao [[Peshwa]], Chimaji Appa and Antaji Raghunath, Balaji Bajirao Peshwe alias Nanasahib Peshwe reneged on their promise. Nanasaheb Peshwe being a '[[Konkanastha]] Brahmin' followed the advice of his relatives. The Konkanasta Brahmin in his kingdom started harassing the Deshastha Brahmins. This also affected the Yajurvedi Brahmins who had arrived with the Pathare Prabhus in Northern [[Konkan]]. On the advice of his supporters Balaji Bajirao Peshwe destroyed the Yagnas of the Yajurvedi Brahmin and disallowed the chanting of the 'Brahma Gayatri Vedak Mantra' by them. He humiliated them as 'Palsi'. Fed up with the humiliations by the Peshwas, Yajurvedi Brahmins left the Peshwai. According to the advice of the Rajguru, all Yajurvedi Brahmins and Pratihaar Prabhus migrated and settled in Bombay and started working under the British regime. Over the years these Pratihaar Prabhus became Pathare Prabhus.[http://www.pathareprabhu.org/history/nanasaheb.htm] ==Society and culture== [[Image:Goddess Renukamata of Mahur - Maharashtra.jpg|thumb|left|Renuka mata of Mahur, Dist. Nanded deity for many Deshastha families]] Deshastha — like all other Brahmins — trace their paternal ancestors to one of the seven sages, the [[saptarshi]]. This way they classify themselves into eight [[gotra]]s, named after the ancestor rishi. Deshastha have two sub sects, [[Rigvedi]] and [[Yajurvedi]]. Inter-marriage between these sub sects was uncommon until recently, although there is no taboo against this. Like most families in [[Maharashtra]] & other states of India, Deshastha families also have their own "unique" family deity, [[Kuladevata]], usually the Goddess [[Parvati]], known by different names such as [[Bhavani]], [[Renuka]], Amba, etc. Despite being the most popular deity amongst Deshastha and other [[Marathi people]], very few families regards [[Vitthal]] or other popular [[Avatar]]s of [[Vishnu]] such as [[Rama]] or [[Krishna]] as their Kuladevata. [[Balaji]] may be an exception though. A number of families have [[Khandoba]] and Balaji as their Kuldaiwat. [[Balaji]] is regarded as a form of Vishnu by most Hindus but as [[Shankar]], for example, by the [[Lingayat]] community. The Kuldevta is invoked on auspicious occasions like weddings and initiation ceremony ([[munja]] or [[Upanayanam]])[http://www.flickr.com/photos/12597993@N03/2313514061/in/photostream/] to obtain her blessings. Families also make pilgrimage to their Kuldevta temples after an auspicious occasion. The location of the [[Kuldevta]] temple may give a clue as to the original abode of a particular family because families may have chosen a particular temple as Kuldevta for geographical proximity. Like most other [[castes]] in India, Deshasthas are a [[patrilineal]] society and children derive their group or caste association from their father. By tradition, like other Brahmin communities of Southern India, Deshastha Brahmins are [[lacto vegetarian]]. The special dishes for Deshastha and some other Marathi communities may be the simple toor dal varan. Metkut is another Brahmin specialty. Deshastha use black spice mix or kala [[masala]] in the cooking. Traditionally, each family had their own recipe for the spice mix. However, this tradition is giving way to housewives buying the mixed spice pack directly from retailers. [[Puran poli]] for festivals is another Marathi Brahmin special dish. [[Image:Aji 1976.jpg|thumb|right|Image of a Deshastha woman in the traditional nine yard sari]] Deshastha women traditionally wore a nine yard [[sari]]. The way they wore the nine yard sari was different from women of other castes. Unlike women from other caste groups in Maharashtra, Deshastha women traditionally do not cover their head with their sari. Men wore dhotis again in a "Brahmin way." For religious ceremonies men & boys wore a coloured silk [[dhoti]] called a "sovale". In modern times, women mostly wear the five yard sari. [[Salwar kameez]] and Western clothes are popular amongst the young. Despite decades of campaign against casteism, Deshastha tend to be mostly [[endogamous]]. However, marriages between Deshastha and other Maharashtrian Brahmin communities such as [[Karhade]] and [[Kokanastha]], [[Devrukhe]], [[GSB]] are common. Marriages between [[Deshastha]] and [[CKP]]s in urban area also take place in large numbers. Marriages between [[Maharashtrian]] Deshastha and [[Kannada]] Deshastha are also common, particularly in the border region of the two states. Marriages between Deshastha & other non-brahmin castes do take place in small numbers. Deshastha differ from Kokanstha in allowing [[cross-cousin]] marriages (a man marrying his maternal uncle's daughter). Due to concerns about [[genetic defects]], this practice is dying out. Ironically, unrelated men and women of the same gotra are considered related and therefore marriage between people from the same gotra is considered [[incest]]. ==Social and political issues== ====Before British raj==== During ancient and [[mediaeval]] periods, [[Deshastha]]s (and [[Brahmins]] in general) rose to prominence in Indian society, primarily due to their emphasis on spiritual life and scholarship, particularly in terms of their expertise in the [[Vedas]] and the attendant religious rituals. Most of the administrators in the government of [[Shivaji]] Maharaj were Deshastha Brahmin. Deshastha influence waned during the rule of [[Nanasaheb]] [[Peshwa]](Especially during 1750s) who belonged to the [[Konkanastha]]-[[chitpavan]] sub-caste. For example, city of [[Miraj]] was actually recaptured by PantPratinidhi from Mogul control, but [[Nanasaheb Peshwa]] gave the “jahagir” of Sangli-Miraj to Sardar Patwardhan despite the latter having no role in recapturing Miraj Actually, such practice of giving ‘Jahagir’(Ownership of Province) to the relatives of political people was abolished by [[Shivaji]] Maharaj. After death of [[Shahu]] Maharaj (Grandson of Shivaji) in 1749, [[Nanasaheb Peshwa]] took many such decisions in favor of his relatives from Kokan; this policy affected many Deshastha accountants, clerks, Military persons working with in Maratha empire as a result deshastha]s lost many posts right from senior level (Amatya- Military Accountants, Phadanavis-Finance secretary) to junior level of clerks and priest. Despite the lack of patronage, many deshastha generals like Sardar Vinchurkar, Sardar Mujumdar, Sardar Purandare, Sakharam Bapu Bokil and Sardar Panse, [[Raja]]s of [[Aundh]] ([[Satara]] District), the PantaPratinidhis and [[Bhor]], the [[Pandits]] played major roles in the military and administration of Maratha empire from 1713-1818. Unfortunately, until recent times, like other high castes of Maharashtra and India, Deshastha also followed the practice of [[Geographical segregation|segregation]] from other castes considered lower in the social hierarchy. Until a few decades ago, a large number of [[Hindu temples]], presumably with a Deshastha priest, barred entry to the so called [[Dalit|untouchables]]. This practice died out due to the campaigns conducted by leaders like Veer [[Savarkar]], [[Sane Guruji]], [[K. B. Hedgewar]] and non Brahmin leaders like Dr. Babasaheb [[Ambedkar]], [[Mahatma Phule]]. Legislation outlawing caste discrimination after Indian independence may also have played a part in eliminating the segregation and untouchability. Dr. Govande was a one of the supporter of [[Mahatma Phule]]. Mahadev Ambedkar another [[Deshastha]] bramhin had helped [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar]] in latter's early schooling career. Babasaheb had expressed gratitude about his Ambedkar guruji many times in his speech. Unlike other castes and tribes in India, Deshastha at present do not have a caste [[Panchayat]] to arbitrate in matters relating to disputes involving caste members. However in the past there have been instances of caste gathering to resolve disputes [http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/pdf/gazeetter_reprint/Nasik/population_brahmans.html] ====Modern era (British raj & post-independence) ==== [[Image:Manohar Joshi cropped.jpg|thumb|Left|Former CM and Loksabha Speaker[[Manohar Joshi]]]] Even after the fall of the Maratha empire, many Deshastha-ruled states remained nominally independent under British rule. Later, during the [[British raj]] they were also the first to acquire English education and served as administrators during the British rule in India. Such a relatively privileged life during the colonial period led to resentment from other castes. Deshashthas and other marathi brahmins were the primary targets during the anti-Brahmin riots in Maharashtra in 1948 following [[Mahatma Gandhi]]'s assassination. The rioters burnt homes and properties owned by brahmins. However, in some instances, the rioters also killed their brahmin victims. It took years for them to recover from this situation. Some took it constructively and migrated to Cities in search of work. “Kula Kayada”, a Reformist-Agriculture-Land Law after Independence, worsened their situation in rural area and was another motivation for them to migrate to the cities. In Maharashtra, Deshasthas and other brahmin groups have been politically marginalized since [[Indian independence]]. Quotas & reservation for disadvantaged groups in government jobs and Higher Education have led to further squeezing of opportunities for brahmins everywhere in India. In recent decades, with the rise of the right wing, [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP)& [[Shiv Sena]] in Maharashtra, a number of Deshastha politicians rose to prominence. Notable among them are the late [[Pramod Mahajan]] and [[Manohar Joshi]]. On the left of the political spectrum, one can mention National level Communist leader Shripad Amrut Dange. Deshastha have also demonstrated their leadership in the Education sector Notable examples include Dr. Narhar Hirwe, founder of Royal Society of Science, Mumbai in 1935 and Dr. Mujumdar of Symbiosis. Please refer to [[list of Deshastha Brahmins of distinction]] for Deshastha contribution to various fields. In recent time, the anti-brahmin hate group [[Sambhaji Brigade]] attacked [[Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute]] of Maharashtra in January 2004, claiming that the Institute had defamed Shivaji. Later the Sambhaji Brigade issued statements reflecting anti-Brahmin sentiments. They also hate Ramdas Swami- a revolutionary saint from 17th century. Recently, the same organization had demanded the removal of [[Dadoji Konddeo]] from the Statue of Child Shivaji ploughing Pune's Land at Lal Mahal, Pune. They also threatened that if their demande were not met, they would demolish that part of statue by themselves. ==== Relationship with the Kokanastha community ==== After entry of Chitpavans in Maratha empire, initially they were struggling to get administrative, military jobs.Most of the administrators in the government of Shivaji Maharaj were Deshastha Brahmins and CKP. Deshastha influence waned during the rule of Nanasaheb Peshwa(Especially during 1750s) except the posts of “Panditrao” (Minister related to Religious issues) and “Chief Justice“ remained in hands of Deshastha and other valuable posts like Phadanvis (Finance Secretary) Kotwal (Home Secretary) and other military rankings were dominated by chitpavans.This usurping of power by Chitpavans from Deshastha Brahmins resulted in intense rivalry between the two communities resulting in each community trying to prove themselves to be better or superior than other community. '''Pre-independence''' In his book ''Western India in the Nineteenth Century'', Ravinder Kumar shows the common beliefs propagated by the communities to prove themselves superior over other :"the deshastha brahmins of maharashtra believed that they were the highest of all brahmins. Upon the chitpavans, they looked down with scarcely veiled contempt as parvenus(A Parvenu is a person that is a relative newcomer to a socioeconomic class.), barely fit to associate on terms of equality with the noblest of dvijas. A chitpavan who was invited to a deshastha home was a privileged individual, and even the Peshwa was denied the rights to use the ghats reserved for deshastha priests at Nashik on the Godavari." :"prior to the British conquest of 1818, the administration of Pune was dominated by the chitpavans, who possessed greater intellectual agility and political acumen than the deshasthas (according to them) and who were consequently able to exercise a more profound influence over the region. The community produced men of distinction in politics, in the field of scholarship and in the art of war like skilled diplomat Nana Phadnavis" In colonial period of late 19th century Chitpavans dominated political, social reform, education fields and media/journalism whereas Deshasthas dominated medical, administration, engineering, music and legal fields. Deshasthas have not produced any revolutionary freedom fighter till 1908. Whereas no notable Chitpavan Saint/Writer was known during the same period.This situation had led cold war between two communities that who is more superior than other. '''Post-independence''' Post Independence the rivalry between the groups has waned. Now both accept each other as vedic brahmins . Both the communities have produced many greats in field for arts, music, science, mathematics and literature. The coming together of the two communities is highlighted by number of inter-community marriages and inter-mixing of them at social, professional and political levels. ==Women== [[Image:Deshastha Girls.jpg|thumb|left|260px|Deshastha teenage girls from 1950s]] [[Image:Sudha.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Sudha Kulkarni-Murthy]] The deshastha woman from the past is portrayed as woman draped in a nine yard [[saree]]. Such dress is becoming rare among deshastha women now. Traditional deshastha women, both married and unmarried wear a "kunku" (red dot, also known as [[kumkum]]/sindoor/bindi) on their forehead and married women always wear the [[mangalsutra]]. This is a sacred gold necklace tied by the bridegroom around the bride's neck and along with kunku serves the same purpose as the wedding ring to signify the married status of a woman. Being a [[patrilineal]] society, a deshastha woman becomes part of her husband's family after marriage and adopts the gotra/lineage as well as the traditions of her husband's family. Decades ago, deshastha girls used to get married to the groom of their parents' choice by early teens or before. Even now girls are married off relatively early (late teens) by rural less educated Deshastha families, Also in the past, a Deshastha widow was never allowed to re-marry, while it was acceptable for deshastha widowers to re-marry. Deshastha widows at that time used to shave their heads and wear simple red sari. The woman also had to stop wearing the kunku/[[Bindi (decoration)|bindi]] on her forehead. Basically, widows had to lead a very austere life with little joy. Needless to say, divorces were non-existent.All of these practices have gradually fallen by the wayside over the last hundred years, and modern Deshastha widows lead better lives and younger widows also remarry. Sudha Murthy was the first woman mechanical engineer from India. She also became first woman employee of Tata Motors. Her contribution in the formation of one of India’s most admirable companies, [[Infosys]] was much valuable in the early struggling years of the company in the early 1980s. ==Rituals, ceremonies and festivals== Although many rituals that were practiced in ancient times are no longer followed, some traditions are continued to this day. The rituals, ceremonies, and [[Hindu festivals]] described below are also followed by other [[Marathi people]] or [[Hindu]] communities. Unique Deshastha traditions are mentioned where possible. ===Ceremonies=== ====Birth ceremonies==== Deshasthas are initiated into rituals at the time of birth. At that time, a [[horoscope]] is made for the child based on the position of the stars. Then the child undergoes the naming ceremony (barsa). During the ceremony the child's [[paternal aunt]] (father's sister) has the honour of naming the infant. In [[Gujarat]], children are named according to the letter associated with a particular birth-sign (Ras in Marathi). However, this tradition is either not followed in Maharahtra or the name according to the ras is kept hidden in order to ward off possible [[black magic]]. When the child is one year old, the first cutting of the infant's hair (jawal) is a significant ceremony too. ====Initiation munja ceremony==== [[Image:Deshastha Munj -1.JPG|right|thumb|Munja Ceremony from 1970s]] When a male child reaches his seventh birthday he undergoes the initiation thread ceremony known as [[munja]], [[vratabandha]], or [[Upanayanam]]. From that day on, he becomes an official member of his caste, and is called a [[dwija]] (translated in English as "[[twice-born]]"). In ancient times, the boy was sent to [[gurukula]] to learn [[Vedas]] and scriptures. The boy was expected to practice extreme discipline during this period known as [[brahmacharya]]. He was expected to lead a [[celibate]] life, living on alms, and surviving on selected vegetarian saatvic food and observing considerable austerity in behaviour and deeds. Though such practices are not followed in modern times by a majority of Deshasthas, all Deshasthas boys undergo the sacred thread ceremony before marriage. Twice-born Deshasthas perform annual ceremonies to replace their sacred threads (called Jaanave in Marathi) with new ones on [[Shravan]] [[full moon]] day (Narali Pournima in [[Marathi]]). ====Wedding==== A Deshasthas marriage ceremony includes many elements of the traditional Marathi or [[Hindu wedding]] ceremonies. Briefly, it consists of Seemant poojan on the wedding eve. The dharmic wedding includes the antarpat ceremony followed by the vedic ceremony which involves the bridegroom and the bride walking around the sacred fire seven times to complete the marriage. Modern urban wedding ceremonies conclude with an evening reception. ====Death rituals==== The other extremely important rituals for the Deshasthas are the death ceremonies. All Deshasthas are [[cremated]] according to Vedic rites, usually within a day of the individual's death. The death rites include a 13-day ceremony. The ashes of the departed are immersed at a confluence of two rivers (sangam) or the sea. Like all other Hindus, the preference is for the ashes to be immersed in the [[Ganges|Ganga]] river or river [[Godavari River|Godavari]]. There is also a yearly shraddha that needs to be performed. These rituals are expected to be performed only by male descendants (preferably the eldest son) of the deceased. Other ceremonies for different occasions include Vastushanti (entering a new house) and [[Satyanarayana Puja]]. ===Rituals=== Like most other Hindu communities, Deshasthas have a shrine called devaghar in their house with statues, symbols, and images of various deities. [[Satyanarayana Puja]] is also performed for special occasions. Ritual reading of religious texts called pothi is also popular. In traditional families, any food is first offered to God as naivedya, and then eaten. Food is not consumed before this religious offering. In contemporary Deshasthas families, the naivedya is offered only on festival days. ==== Festivals ==== Deshasthas follow the Shaka (Saka) [[Hindu calendar]]. The following are just a few of the many festivals observed by Deshasthas. [[Image:Gudi Padwa Gudi.PNG|thumb|right|Gudi Padwa Gudi or Victory pole]] [[Image:Gudi Padwa Gudi or Victory pole.jpg|thumb|right|Gudi Padwa Gudi or Victory pole]]* [[Gudi Padwa]]: The year starts on the first day of [[Chaitra]] known as Gudi Padwa] which falls around March or April of the [[Western calendar]]. A gudi or victory pole is erected outside the house on this day. The special dish on the day includes [[shreekhand]]. [[Neem]] leaves are eaten on this day to ward off illness during the new year. [[Gudi Padwa]], like [[Diwali]] Padwa and [[Dasara]], is considered one of the three and half auspicious days of the Marathi calendar. Astrological charts need not be consulted for conducting important ceremonies, such as weddings, on these days. During Chaitra, women also hold a Haladi-kunku celebration. Chaitra is, however, considered inauspicious for weddings. * [[Ram Navami]] and [[Hanuman]] [[jayanti]], the birthdays of Shree [[Ramchandra]] and [[Hanuman]] respectively are also celebrated in the month of Chaitra. Sunthawada/dinkawada, a snack usually eaten by new mothers is the snack of the day for [[Ram navami]]. * Narali Pournima - On this Shravan [[full moon]] day, Deshastha men change the sacred thread. In northern India, this day is celebrated as [[Raksha bandhan]]. Marathi people in general have adopted the [[Raksha bandhan]] tradition of sisters tying a [[rakhee]] on the wrist of their brothers. A special sweetened rice with coconut, called Narali Bhat in Marathi, is the special dish of the day. * Mangala Gaur- Pahili Mangala Gaur (first Mangala Gaur) celebration is one of the most important celebration for the new brides. On the Tuesday of the month of Shravan after her marriage, the new bride performs Shivling puja for the well being of her husband and new family. It is also a get-together of all women folks. It includes chatting, playing games, Ukhane (married women take their husband's name woven in 2/4 rhyming liners) and great food. They typically play Jhimma, Fugadi, Bhendya till the wee hours of the next morning * [[Janmashtami]] - Birthday of Lord [[Krishna]] on [[Shravan]] Vadya ashtami is observed with a [[Fasting|fast]]. Gopalkala, a recipe made with curd ([[yoghurt]]) , pickle, popped [[millet]] (jondhale), chilli, salt etc. is popular , especially amongst kids. [[Image:Ganesh-Utsav-Ganpati.jpg|thumb|Clay Ganesh murti worshipped during Ganeshotsav]] * [[Ganeshotsav]]- Festival of Lord [[Ganesh]]. Through, [[Lokmanya Tilak]]'s efforts Ganeshotsav became a public celebration a century ago. However, Deshasthas families also install their own clay (called shadu in [[Marathi]]) Ganpati in their house on [[Ganesh Chaturthi]]. The private celebration can go on for 1 1/2 days to full 10 days according to each family's tradition. A [[Modak]] (steamed rice dumpling usually with a jaggery/coconut filling) is a sweet prepared for this occasion, and is considered the favourite of Lord Ganesh. Ganeshotsav also incorporates the [[Gauri]] festival. Deshasthas install statues of the Gauri. Kokanstha brahmins on the other hand use special rocks as symbols of Gauri. In some families Gauri is also known as [[Mahalakshmi]] puja. It is celebrated for three days; on the first day, Mahalakshmi arrival is observed. The ladies in the family will bring statues of Mahalakshmi from the door to the place where they will be worshiped. They are settled at a certain location (very near the Devaghar), adorned with clothes and ornaments. On the second day, the family members get together and prepare a meal comprising of [[puran poli]]. This day is the puja day of Mahalakshmi and the meal is offered to Mahalakshmi and her blessings sought. On the third day, Mahalakshmi goes to her husband's home. Before the departure, ladies in the family will invite the neighbor-hood ladies for exchange of haldi-kumkum. It is customary for the whole family to get together during the three days of Mahalakshmi puja. Most families consider Mahalakshmi as their daughter who is living with her husband's family all the year; but visits her parents' (maher) during the three days. <!-- Missing image removed: [[Image:Diyas.jpg|thumb|right|[[Diwali]] oil lamps]] --> * [[Navaratri]] - This festival starts on the first day of the Hindu month of [[Ashwin]]. The nine-day festival of [[Durga]] culminates in [[Vijayadashami]] (Dasara). This is the one the three auspicious days of the year. Traditionally, stars need not be consulted for starting a new project on this day. People also exchange leaves of [[Apti]] tree as symbol of gold. During [[Navaratri]] women and girls hold bhondla, a singing party in honor of the Goddess. Some families also observe Navaratri in spring season in addition to the Navaratri observed in winter. [[Image:Diwali in Maharashtra Contemporary Killa.JPG|thumb|Replica fort as part of Diwali celebration]] * [[Kojagiri]] Pournima ([[Ashwin]] Pournima) on autumn [[Full Moon]] night is celebrated with sweetened milk. The first born in the family is also honoured on this night. * [[Diwali]] - The festival of lights is celebrated over five days. The Deshasthas celebrate this in their unique style by waking up early in the morning and having and oil bath. People light their houses with lamps, and burst fire crackers over the course of the festival. Special sweets and savories like anarse, [[karanji]], [[chakli]], [[chivda]] ([[Bombay mix]]), [[ladoo]] are prepared for the festival. Colorful [[Rangoli]] are made in front of the house. Kids make a replica [[fort]] in memory of [[Shivaji]], the great [[Maratha]] leader. [[Image:Murukku-3kinds-MCB.jpg|thumb|right|Chakli]] *[[Khandoba]] Festival/Champa Shashthi: A six-day festival, from the first to sixth lunar day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of [[Margashirsha]], in honour of Khandoba is celebrated by many deshastha families. Ghatasthapana, similar to navaratri, also takes place in Deshastha households during this festival. The sixth day is called Champa Sashthi. * [[Makar Sankranti]] - This mostly falls on January 14] when the Sun enters [[Capricorn (astrology)|Capricorn]]. In [[Maharashtra]], the day is celebrated by giving and receiving sweets made of jaggery and sesame seeds called tilgool and [[halwa]]. During the exchanging of the sweets, people say to each other in [[Marathi]] "Til-gool Ghya aani God Bola" (rough translation: Please accept my til-gool & be friendly to me or ''Take sweet, talk sweet"). Special chappati with jaggery (gool poli) is the dish of the day. * [[Shivaratri]] - Worship day of Lord [[Shiva]]. The Lord Shiva is pleased with austerities, so no sweets are prepared. A chutney made the fruit of Kawath tree (curd fruit, elephant apple, monkey fruit, or wood apple) is the specialty of this day. [[Image:Coconut holige.jpg|thumb|left|Puranpoli-Speciality of Deshastha family]] * The festival [[Holi]] falls in [[Falgun]], the last month of the marathi Shaka Calendar. Deshastha celebrate this festival by lighting a bonfire and offering [[puran poli]] to the fire. In North India, Holi is celebrated over two days with the second day celebrated with throwing colors. Maharashtrians and Deshasthas celebrate color throwing five days after Holi on [[Ranga-Panchami]]. Deshasthas keep certain days for fasting. Some of the days Deshasthas fast are, [[Ekadasi]], [[Chaturthi]] [[Shivaratri]], Janmashtami & [[Hartalika]] for women. A lot of people fast during the week in honour of a particular god, for example, Monday for [[Shiva]], Saturday for [[Maruti]] and [[Shani]] (planet [[Saturn]]), etc. A cursory look at a Marathi calendar will show dates for pilgrimage to various temples & shrines of various saints. A popular destination for Deshastha is the shrine of Sant [[Dnyaneshwar]] at [[Alandi]] in the month of [[Kartik]] November. ==Surnames and families == A large number of Deshastha surnames are derived by adding the suffix - kar to the village from which the family originally hailed. So, for example, Bidkar come from town of Bid, Dharwadkar come from Dharwad, Karnataka etc. Some prominent Deshastha with ‘Kar’ surnames are marathi poet Kusumagraj(V. V. Shirwadkar).The names [[Kulkarni]], [[Deshpande]] and [[Joshi]] are very common amongst Deshastha Brahmins and denote their professions. For example, [[Kulkarni]] means revenue collector and Joshi means Astrologer. In the list complied Deshastha families are classified using the [[Rigvedi]]/[[Yajurvedi]] subgroup ([[shakha]]), [[Gotra]], the families' [[Kuldevta]] and the town / village of origin. As this list gets filled up, common Deshastha surnames like [[Kulkarni]], Joshi & Deshpande will be repeated several times because these denote different families or more precisely different clans. From the list it can also be found out that the Adawadkar and Ghotkar families are related and belong to the same clan because they have identical gotra, kuldevta and are both rigvedi. Other related pairs are Bhalerao / Pol and Dixit / Shouche. '''Table of Deshastha Surnames''' {| class="wikitable" border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 |- ! '''[[Surname]]''' ! '''[[Shakha]] (Sub-sect)''' ! '''[[Gotra]] (Rishi Lineage)''' ! '''[[Kuladevata]] (Family Deity - Goddess) / Kuladaivat (Family Deity - God)''' ! '''Village of Origin''' |- | [[Acharya]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | Balaji | |- | [[Acharya]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | Sri Subrahmanya of Kukshi, [[South Canara]], [[Karnataka]], Nira Narsinghpur Pune District | |- | Airani | [[Rigvedi]] | Mounabhargava | Ranebennur, [[Hubli]], [[Dharwad]], Karnataka | Airani is a place between [[Ranebennur]] & [[Harihar]], [[Karnataka]] |- | Agavekar | Rigvedi | Vainya-Bhargav | Bhairavnath Jogeshwari, Sonari, Tal.paranda, Dist: Osmanabad | Unknown |- | [[Agnihotri]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | Mhalsa Devi of Trimbakeshwar Nasik | |- | Ambadkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | [[Khandoba]] Of [[Jejuri]] | [[Ambad]], [[Jalna]] District, [[Maharashtra]] |- | Ambekar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Paing | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. [[Maharashtra]] | [[Adilabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] |- | Ambekar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Narsinha of [[Karanja]], District [[Amravati]]. [[Maharashtra]] | Unknown |- | Ambekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Anaspure | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Lohit]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Adawadkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Renuka]]devi of Mahur, District Nanded Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Alekar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Prachinas | [[Khandoba]], Alegao | Unknown |- | Alekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Shiva]], Ale | Pune |- | Ambike | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Khandoba]], Sidhanath & [[Bhavani]]mata of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Ane | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Anagare | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur | Puntambe |- | Annachhatre | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Aparajit | unknown | Unknown | Shree [[Renuka]] [[Mata]] Devi of Mahur, District [[Yavatmal]] | Unknown |- | Aphale | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Shree [[Yamai]] Devi of Aundh, District [[Satara]], Jyotiba of [[Kolhapur]] | Masur and mahuli Dist Satara |- |- | Apsingekar | [[Rigvedi]] | Jaamadagni | Laxmi Narsimha Swamy, District [[Dharmapuri]], Andhra Pradesh | |- | Argade | Rigvedi | Gautam | Narsimha Temple(Narsimha) of Neera - Narsimhapur | Unknown |- | Aranke | Rigvedi | Shandilaya | [[Mahalakshmi]] Temple(Ambabai) of [[Kolhapur]] | Mahuli, Satara Dist. |- | Arcot | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Shree [[Venkatesh]]wara Swamy/[[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Ashtekar | Unknown | Unknown | Shree [[Yamai]] Devi of Aundh, District [[Satara]] | Unknown |- | Atale | [[Yajurvedi]] | Angiras | Mahalakshmi of Ganoja, Bhatkuli, ([[Amravati]]) | Unknown |- | Atre | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | Shakambari-Banshankari [[Badami]] Karnataka | |- | Atre | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | [[Panduranga]] of [[Pandharpur]], [[Maharashtra]] | [[Ratnagiri]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | [[Aurangabad district, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]]kar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Bhavani]]mata of [[Tuljapur]] | [[Tuljapur]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Avachat | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Tukai Devi, Yevat, | Kedgaon Taluka [[Daund]], district Pune |- | Avachat | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Mahalakshmi]] of [[Kolhapur]] | |- | Ayachit | Unknown | [[Kaundinya]] | [[Mahalakshmi]] of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- | Babre | [[Atri]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | [[Chinchani]] |- | Badve | Unknown | [[Renuka Mata of Mahur]] | Unknown | |- | Bag | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | Unknown |- | Bajikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | [[Subrahmanya]] | Unknown |- | Bakore | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaushik]] | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. [[Maharashtra]] | Babhulgaon in District [[Ahmednagar]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Bakshi | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Balaji]] | Unknown |- | Bakshi | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | [[Khandoba]] (Malhari Martand) of [[Jejuri]], [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Gwalior & Dahi Gaon [[Maharashtra]] |- | Ballal | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. [[Maharashtra]] | Pahur, Yavatmal [[Maharashtra]] |- | Bansod | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Balaji]] |- | Banavadikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | [[Tuljapur]] |- | Barde | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Bavare | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Bavikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Narsimha of [[Nira Narsingpur]] | Bavi, Barshi, Solapur |- | Belapure | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Haritasya]] | Shree [[Venkateshwara]] Swamy/[[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Jejuri]] [[Khandoba]] & [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Belapure(Shrirampur), Diat.Nagar settled at Karad, Dist.Satara [[Maharashtra]] |- | Belsare | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], Khandoba of [[Jejuri]] and Shirsai of Shirsufal | Belsar near [[Jejuri]] or [[Konkan]] |- | Bhadang | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]] |- | Bildikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Koushik | [[Renuka]] Mata of [[Mahur]] | Unknown |- | Bhalerao | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]] | Unknown |- | Bhalerao | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani]] near Nashik | Unknown |- | Bhoraskar | [[Rigvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Padmavati]] | Unknown |- | Borkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Bhandare | [[Yajurvedi]] | Krushnatri | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] and [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Vita ([[Sangli]] District) |- | Bhargav | [[Rigvedi]] | Bhargav | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri | Unknown |- | Bhargave | [[Yajurvedi]] Shukla - Madhyandin | Bhargav | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri | [[Nashik]], Kasbe Sukene, Ojhar (MIG) |- | Berde | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | [[Nashik]] |- | Bhave | [[Yajurvedi]] Shukla, Madhyandin | [[Bhargav]] | Mohiniraj of Nevasa | [[Jalgaon]] district |- | Bhawalkar | [[Yajurvedi]] Shukla, Madhyandin | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Bhise | | Haritasya | | [[Satara]] Thorale Khatav, district Satara |- | Bhome | [[Rigvedi]] | Jamadagni | [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri, Mahalakshmi of [[Kolhapur]] | Bhimashankar [Pune] |- | Bhonde | Rigvedi | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Mahalaxmi]] of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- | Bhopale | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Bidkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | District [[Bid]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Bidwai | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Shandilya]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur Bhavani Temple|Tuljapur]] | District [[Akola district|Akola]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Badve | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] [[Maharashtra]] | Unknown |- | Badave | [[Yajurvedi]] | Parashar | [[Khandoba]] of Bale District [[Solapur]] & [[Tuljabhavani]] | Ratanjan taluka [[Barshi]], District Solapur |- | Bhatta | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Malhari Martanda | Devara Gudda of Ranibennur, Karnataka |- | Bobde | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | Gopalkrishna of ????? | |- | Bobade | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaushik]] | [[Shri Ram]] of [[Ayodhya]] | |- | Bodhni | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri | [[Kadus]], [[Pune]] |- | Bokil | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Jamadagni]] | [[Jejuri]] [[Khandoba]] & [[Kolhapur]] Bhavani | [[Hivre]], [[Saswad]], District [[Pune]] |- | Borate | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Borawar | RigVedi | Shrivatsa | RajRajeshwar | |- | Borgaonkar | RigVedi | Jamadagni | Narsai Devi, Mangala Devi | Amravati, Nagpur |- | Brahme | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Krishna of ????? | |- | Buddhisagar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded. [[Maharashtra]] | |- | Burange | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Shree [[Venkateshwara]] Swamy/[[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | Nachangaon.[[Maharashtra]] |- | Burkule | [[Yajurvedi]] | Upamanyu | [[Renuka]] of Chandwad, District Nashik. Maharashtra | |- | Cavale | [[Rigvedi]] | Atreyasya | Unknown | [[Indore]], ([[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Malwa]]) & [[Nagpur]], ([[Maharashtra]]) |- | Chande | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | Ramtek, Near Nagpur | |- | Chandratreya or [[Chandratre]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | Chandratreya or [[Chandratre]] | Mohiniraj of Newasa, District Ahmed Nagar. Maharashtra | Tilwan, [[Satana]] Taluka, [[Nasik]] district & Maharashtra |- | Chaskar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Chati | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishstha | Narsinha of Neera Narsingpur, Tulja Bhawani of Tuljapur | [[Solapur]], District [[Solapur]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Chati | [[Yajurvedi]] | Gargya | Akkabai of Thanegaon Dist:Wardha | [[MOWAD]], District [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Chapalgaonkar | [[rigvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | [[Bhavani]]mata of [[Tuljapur]], Shri [[Balaji]]([[Venkatesh]]wara) of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] Gud, Bhavani of Chapalgaon | |- | Chaudhari | Unknown | Vasishtha | Unknown | |- | Chaware | [[Yajurvedi]]-Shukla Madhyandin | Kaushik | [[Yamai]] Devi of Aundh, District [[Satara]], [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | [[Bagalkot]], [[Karnataka]], Other Districts bordring Maharashtra and Karnataka |- | Chaware | [[Rigvedi]]-Shakal | Bharadwaj | [[Yamai]] Devi of Aundh, District [[Satara]], [[Narsimh]] of [[Narsingpur]] | |- | Chikhalikar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]] | Chikhli |- | Chitgopekar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Sangameshwar]] Lord Shankar of Zarasangam | Unknown |- | Chinchore | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Shree [[Venkateshwara]] Swamy/[[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Jejuri]] [[Khandoba]] & [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | erstwhile Chinchor, North Karnataka |- | Chindhade | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Chitrav | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Chitnis | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Jejuri]] [[Khandoba]] | |- | Chivate | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | Tulaja bhavani of Tulajapur, District:-Usmanabad, State:-Maharashtra | Kuroli (Siddheshwar) Taluka Khatav, Satara |- | Choudhari | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | [[Renuka]] of Mahur | |- | Chouthai | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | Chandrala Parmeshwari of Sannati, District:-Gulbarga, State:-Karnataka | |- | Chouthai | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | Ekvira devi | [[Miraj]] |- | Chaudhary | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], Shri [[Balaji]]([[Venkatesh]]wara) of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Chumbhale | [[Yajurvedi]] | Mounas | [[Renuka]] Devi | |- | Dabade | [[Yajurvedi]] | Garg | Yogeshwari devi of [[Ambejogai]] | |- | Dabir | [[Rigvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Bhavani]] devi of [[Tuljapur]][[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | |- | Dabir | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vatsa | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]] [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | |- | Dabhikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | [[Bhavani]] devi of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Dadegaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Bhavani]] devi of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Dagaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Raj Rajeshwar of Vemulwada | |- | Dahale | [[Yajurvedi]] | Rathitar | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, or Jagdamba of Matapur | |- | Dahigaonkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | Shri Mohiniraj, Newasa. Ahmednagar | Dahigaon, Ahmednagar |- | Dahigaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Haritasa]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. [[Maharashtra]] | Dahigaon in district [[Buldhana]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Dalal | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri & [[Bhavani]]mata of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Dandwate | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vashishta]] | Narsinha of Nira Narsinhapur(Dist-pune) | |- | Dande | [[Yajurvedi]] | Atri | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded | |- | Dande | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaushik | [[Renuka]] of Mulawa, District Yavatmal | Washim |- | Dandge | [[Rigvedi]] | Muni Bhargawa | Shree [[Bhavani]] of Tuljapur, [[Khandoba]] of (Mangsuli)Maharashtra-Karnataka Border} | Barshi (Near Solapur), [[Maharashtra]] |- | Dange | [[Yajurvedi]] | Gargya | Shri [[Balaji]]([[Venkatesh]]wara) of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Dahanukar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Unknown | Unknown | Dahanu |- | Dahasahasra | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. [[Maharashtra]] | [[Nagpur]] |- | Dani | Yajurvedi/Rigvedi | [[Kashyapa]] | ShriMohiniraj of Newasa, Mhalsadevi Of [[Ahmednagar]] & [[Shri Venkateshwara]] Of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | [[Ahmednagar]], [[Bagalkot]], [[Dharwad]], [[Karnataka]], Other Border districts of Dakshin-South Maharashtra and Uttara-Northern Karnataka |- | Dani | Rigvedi | Vasishtha | [[Khandoba]] Of [[Jejuri]] & [[Bhavani]] Of [[Tuljapur]] | [[Mahur]] District [[Nanded]] |- | [[Dani]] | Rigvedi | Vishwamitra | [[Bhavani]] Of [[Tuljapur]] | Darwha, District [[Yavatmal]] |- | Dane | Rigvedi | Vasishtha | [[Khandoba]] Of [[Jejuri]] & [[Bhavani]] Of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Danke | Rigvedi | Bharadwaj | Tirupati Balaji | |- | Darbhe | Rigvedi | Bharadwaj | Unknown | |- | Darvekar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Dashputre | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | Unknown |- | Dashputre(Suratkar) | [[Yajurvedi]] (Krishna Yajurvedi) | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Laxminarsimh [[Renuka]]devi-[[Mahur]] & [[Khandoba]] | [[Puntamba]], District [[Ahmadnagar]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Dastane | [[Yajurvedi]] | Udhalaka | [[Renuka]]devi-[[Mahur]] & [[Khandoba]]-[[Jejuri]], [[Pune]] | Bhusaval |- | Davalbhakta | Rigvedi | Gautam | Ambabai(Mahalaxmi),Jotiba(Kolhapur) | Kolhapur(Ajara-Kolindre) |- | Dawalbhakta | Yajurvedi | Gautam | Renuka Devi(Mahur),Balaji(Tirupati) | Pune(Talegaon Dhamdhere) |- | Degalurakar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Dengale | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | ([[Bhavani]]) of [[Tuljapur]], [[Renuka]]devi-[[Mahur]] & [[Khandoba]] | [[Nashik]] |- | Deo | [[Yajurvedi]] | Shounak | Shri Mohiniraj, Newasa. [[Ahmednagar]] | [[Nashik]] |- | Deo | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]] | [[Nagpur]] |- | Deo | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | Narsihna | Unknown |- | Deo | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaushik]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Deodhar | [[Yajurvedi]]-Shukla Madhyandin | Pautam | [[Renuka]]/Ekveera of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]] | Saikheda, District [[Nasik]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Deolankar | [[Yajurvedi]]-Shukla Madhyandin | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]], [[Maharashtra]] | Deolana, District [[Aurangabad district, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | DeoLe/Devale | [[Yajurvedi]]/[[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]]/Munibhargav | shreekrishan | |- | Deolalikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | [[Balaji]] | Deolali, District [[Nasik]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Deoras | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Mahalakshmi of Ganoja, Bhatkuli, District Amaravati | |- | [[Desai]] (Tenny) | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | SaptashringiMata of Vani | |- | [[Deshmukh]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Kapi | Saptashrungi of Vani (Nashik) | |- | [[Deshmukh]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | Mahalakshmi Temple ([[Bhavani]]) of [[Tuljapur]], | Vidul - Taluka [[Umarkhed]], District [[Yavatmal]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | [[Deshmukh]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Mahalakshmi Temple(Ambabai) of [[Kolhapur]], [[Khandoba]] of Pali | |- | [[Deshmukh]]-Wable | Yajurvedi | Unknown | Unknown | [[Ahmadnagar]] |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Khandoba]] of Pali | |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Chandwad]], [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri,[[Renuka]]Mata of [[Mahur]] | |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] or Bharadwaja | [[Venkateshwara]] of Tirupati | [[Vijayanagara]], [[Karnataka]] |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | Banashankari of Badami | [[Vijayanagara]], [[Karnataka]] |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri,[[Renuka]]Mata of [[Mahur]] | |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Renuka]]Mata of [[Mahur]] | |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Renuka]]Mata of [[Mahur]] | |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Shainyagargya]] | [[Renuka]]Mata of [[Mahur]] | |- | [[Deshpande]] | [[Rigvedi]] | muni bhargav | [[mahadev]] of Kondeshwar | |- | [[Dhanwantari]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Dhavse | [[Yajurvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Renuka]] Mata of [[Mahur]] | Nashirabad, District [[Jalgaon]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Dharane | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Bhavani]] of[[Tuljapur]] | |- | Dharmadhikari | [[rigvedi]] | [[jamadagni]] | [[Mahalakshmi Temple (Kolhapur)|Mahalakshmi]] (Ambabai) of [[Kolhapur]] | [[Kolhapur]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Dharwadkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Haritasya]] | [[Balaji]] of [Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], Yellamma of [[Soundatti]]] | Dharwad |- | [[Dhavalikar]] | Rigvedi | [[Bharadwaj]] | Banashankari devi of [[Badami]], [[Karnataka]], LaxmiNarasinha | Dhavali, Near Karad, Satara District |- | [[Dhavalikar]] | Rigvedi | Unknown | Unknown | Dhavali, Near Sawantwadi, Ratnagiri Dist |- | [[Dhawlikar]] | Rigvedi | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Dhaygude | [[rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Dhekne (ढेकणे) | Rigvedi | Atri | [[Shree Yamai Devi]] of Aundh, District [[Satara]] | Pune |- | Dhepe | Yajurvedi | Bharadwaj | [[Renuka]] Mata of Jevur (Dist. [[Ahmadnagar]]) | Sonai Ahmadnagar Dist. |- | Dhobley | Rigvedi | Vashishta | Tuljapur Bhawani | Ramtek Nagpur |- | Dhodapkar | Unknown | Jamadagni | Saptashrungi of Vani (Nashik) | Unknown |- | Dhotre | [[Yajurvedi]] | Unknon | unknown | Unknown |- | [[Dhongde]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Atri]], Chandratre | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]] [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Ahmadnagar, Pune |- | Dhondse | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kanva]] | [[Tulja Bhavani]] | Unknown |- | Dhulekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[ShriVatsa]] | Unknown | |- | Digde | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Dingre | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Sri Narsimha Swamy of Narsingpur, Maharashtra | |- | Diwan | [[Rigvedi]] | Shrivatsa | Yellamma of [[Soundatti]], dharwad & Vitthala of Pandharpur | |- | Diwakar | [[Yejurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Tulja Bhavani[[Tuljapur]] | Chimangaon, satara |- | Diwanji | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Mahalakshmi Temple]] (Amba-bai) of [[Kolhapur]] , Gokul Basveshwar | Unknown |- | Dixit (दीक्षित) | [[Yajurvedi]] | Krushnatreya | Unknown | Unknown |- | Dixit (दीक्षित) | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vasishtha | Matambadevi of Trimbakeshwar | Unknown |- | Dixit (दीक्षित) | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] and Jyotiba of [[Kolhapur]] | [[Battis Shirala]] |- | Dolas | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | [[Belgaum]] |- | Dole | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhargav]] | Mahalakshmi Temple (Amba-bai) of [[Kolhapur]] and Jyotiba of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- | [[Dravid (Surname)|Dravid]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadvaja]] | Margasaheshvara near [[Vellore]], [[Tamilnadu]], [[Ambabai]] of [[Kolhapur]] | |- | Dudhmande | [[Rigvedi]] | Haritas | Shri Renuka Devi [[Mahur]] | Unknown |- | Dushi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bhardwaj | Shri [[Khandoba]] Of [[Jejuri]], [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]] | [[Kharda]] |- | Edki | [[Rigvedi]] | unknown | unknown | unknown |- | Ekbote | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Balaji]] | |- | Erande | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Bhavani]] Of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Gaat | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Chandratreya or Chandratre]] | Ashwattha Narayan Of Nimgaon | Nimgaon, Yewle, Shreerampur [[Ahmednagar]] district |- | Gabale | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Renuka]] Of Mahur | |- | Gadakari | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Gade | [[Rigvedi]] | Vatsa | [[Balaji]], Renuka Devi (Mahur) | Nagpur, Vidarbha (vedshi) |- | Galgale | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Balaji]] | |- | Galgali | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Gandhe | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | Morgaon Ganpati Mayureshwar, [[Yamai]] Devi Rashin, District Ahamadnagar, [[Jejuri]] Cha [[Khandoba]] | |- | Ganorkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | Mahalakshmi Ganoja Devi, Bhatkuli, (Amravati) | |- | Gangathade | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Renuka]] mata, [[Mahur]] | [[Gangapur]] |- | Gaopande | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Renuka]] mata, [[Mahur]] | Akola Maharashtra |- | Garge | [[Yajurvedi]] | Gargeya | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | |- | Garkhedkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] [[Jejuri]] Cha [[Khandoba]] | A.P. Garkheda Tal. [[Jamner]], Dist. [[Jalgaon]] |- | Garud | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaundinya | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | |- | Garware | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Gavai | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kutsa]] | Raja Rajeshwara of Vemulawada | Harda (M.P.) |- | Gaydhani | [[Yajurvedi]] | Sankrut | [[Khandoba]] and Mahishasur at [[Newasa]] | |- | Ghate | [[Yajurvedi]] | Unknown | Sri Renuka mata of Mahur, District Nanded |- | Ghatpande | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Ghayal | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri, Bhavanimata of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Gawfale | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Sri [[Balaji]] of [[Vashim]], [[Maharashtra]] | |- | Ghan | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | Sri [[Renuka]] mata of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]] | |- | Ghirnikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Sri [[Venkatesh]]wara Swamy of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Gholap | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaundinya | Sri [[Renuka]] mata of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]] | |- | Ghodke | [[Yajurvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]], [[Mahalakshmi]] of [[Kolhapur]] | |- | Ghotkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Shree [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded | |- | Ghungarde | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gargya]] | Shree [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded | Kharola , Taluka Renapur, Dist [[Latur]] |- | Ghushe | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | | [[Hinganghat]], Dist [[Wardha]] |- | Girgaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Shree [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded | |- | Godse | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirupati (city)|Tirupati]] | Unknown |- | Gohad | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Unknown |- | Gorhe | [[Rigvedi]] | | Shree [[Renuka]] | |- | Gorwadkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaushik | Shree [[Renuka]] Mata Of [[Mahur]] & Dhondalgaon, Tal. Vaijapur | Ranjangaon, Tal Chalisgaon, Dist. [[Jalgaon]] |- | Gosavi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vasishtha | Shree [[Khandoba]], Bala Tulaja Bhavani, Tlq Phaltan, [[Satara]] | Unknown |- | Gosavi | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Unknown | |- | Gramjoshi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bhargava | Shri [[Saptashrungi]] Niwasini of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | Nagpur since 12TH century |- | Gumaste | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Shree Malhari-Mhalsakant of Mangasoli, nr. Miraj, Ekvira of [[Kolhapur]] | |- | Gunthe | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | Aai [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], Dist. [[Osmanabad]], [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Probably Sutala (near Khamgaon), District: Buldhana, otherwise unknown |- | Hamine | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Manur Devi of Near Mazalgaon, District Beed. Maharashtra | |- | Hatekar(Joshi) | [[Yajurvedi]] | Gargeya | [[Mahur]] [[Renuka]] Mata | Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Manmad |- | Hardas | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Atri]] | Unknown | [[Nagpur]] |- | Haridas | [[Yajurvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Tuljapur]] [[Bhavani]] mata | [[Pandharpur]] |- | Hatvalne | Rigvedi | Shandilya | [[Jejuri]] [[khandoba]] | |- | Hedgewar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Hinge | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Mohiniraj near Newasa | |- | Hingane | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur]] | [[Haveli near Pune]] |- | Hirwe | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Inamdar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | [[Mahalaxmi]] of [[Kolhapur]] | |- | Inamdar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]], [[Vashistha]] | [[Khandoba]], [[Jyotiba]] of Pal - Satara, Kolahapur | Unknown |- | Ingale | Unknown | GARG | NEERA NARSHIMAPUR | |- | Indurkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Mahalakshmi Temple (Kolhapur)|Mahalakshmi Temple]] | |- | Itkikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | Shree [[Renuka]] (Shree Kshetra [[Mahur]])Dist-[[Nanded]] | Itki Village near Daryapur, Dist-[[Amravati]] |- | Jatkar | Unknown | [[Vishwamitra]] | Shree [[Bhavani]] Mata of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | [[Jere]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Unknown | |- | Jambekar | [[Rigvedi]] | kaushik | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]]. [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri Mahalsa Narayani of [[Mardol]], [[Goa]] | |- | Jamkhedkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhargava]] | Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur, Ganpati, Khandoba of Jejuri | Jamkhed, district of Ahmednagar |- | Janorkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaushik, Vatsa | [[Renuka]] Mata of Mahur. | Janori, Tal: Dandori, Dist: Nashik |- | Jape | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vatsya | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | Bhokhardhan, Aurangabad |- | Javalgekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Devi]] [[Tulja Bhavani]], [[Tuljapur]], [[Maharashtra]] | Javalgi, District [[Solapur]], [[Maharashtra]]. |- | Javle (जावळे) | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Ekveera Devi of [[Lonavala]] | Javli, District [[Satara]], [[Mahabaleshwar]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Jinasiwale | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Joshi Rigvedi Aatrigotra | Joshi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kashyap | Saptashrungi Devi of Vani, Nashik |- | Joshi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vatsa | shriMohiniraj of Newasa | Unknown |- | Joshi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bhargav | ShriMohiniraj of Newasa | |- | Joshi | [[Yajurvedi]] | vashishtha | shri[[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Joshi | Unknown | Unknown | Shree [[Yamai]] Devi of Aundh | |- | Joshi | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Patna devi Chalisgaon, Jalegaon and Khandoba Jejuri, Pune | |- | Joshi | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Shri Ekaveera Devi of [[Lonavala]] | [[Vasai]], Maharashtra |- | Joshi | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Yogeshwari devi of [[Ambejogai]], Shree Manudevi Satpuda, dist.[[Chopda]] [[Jalgaon]] | Dondaiche dist.[[Dhule]] |- | Joshi | Rigvedi | Aatri | Unknown | Unknown |- | Joshi | [[Rigvedi]] | Jamadagni | Shree [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded | |- | Joshi | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | shri[[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], Khandoba Jejuri, Pune | |- | Joshi | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | [[Shree Yamai Devi - Aundh, Satara]] and [[Shri Jyotiba - Kolhapur]] | Yelavi, Dist. Sangli |- | Junnarkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vatsa | [[Venkatesh]]wara of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- |Joshi |Yajurvedi |Angiras |jagdamba devi (Wankhed) |Wankhed dist -[[Buldana]] (maharashtra) |- | Jugoolkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Laxmi-Narsihma]] of [[Neera-Narsihnapur]] | |- | [[Kalamkar]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | Shree [[Mahalakshmi Temple|Mahalakshmi]] of [[Kolhapur]], [[Maharashtra]] </br> Shree [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]], [[Maharashtra]] | Kalamb of [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Kadegaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasistha | Bansahankari of [[Badami]], [[Karnataka]] | |- | Kadhi | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Kagde | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Kale | [[Yajurvedi]] | Parashar | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]], Keshav Govind | |- | Kale | [[Rigvedi]] | Parashar | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]], Keshav Govind | |- | Kale | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Shri Khandoba of [[Jejuri]], Shri [[Mahalaxmi]] of [[Kolhapur]] and Shri [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], Maharashtra | |- | Kalwint | [[Rigvedi]] | gargya | Panchling, Kedgao devi | |- | Kajale | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Maunas]] | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]], District Nanded Maharashtra | Pravara-Sangam, Padhegaon, Shrirampur |- | Kakade | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | Nrisimha of Neera Narsimhapur | Neera Narsimhapur, Dist. Pune |- | Kamble | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Khandoba]] of [[Korthan]] | Sangamner |- | Kanade | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Shri [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], Maharashtra | |- | Kand | [[Yajurvedi]] | Jatukarna | Balkrishna & Kandai Devi of [[Otur]] district Ahmadnagar | |- | Kandharkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Haritasya | Sri [[Venkatesh]]wara Swamy of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Kandlikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Sri [[Venkatesh]]wara Swamy of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Kanhegaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Sri [[Venkatesh]]wara Swamy of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Kanthe | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kashyap | Sri [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]] | |- | Kapre | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Sri [[Wagheshwari]] of [[Satara]] | |- | Karanjikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Jamadagnivatsa | Sri Amba of [[Saptashrungi]] OR [[Saptashrungi]] Nivasini and [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Karanji - [[Nashik]] district |- | Karhade | Unknown | Vasishtha | Unknown | |- | Karkhane | [[Rigvedi]] | Gautam | Khanndoba of [[Pali]] OR Vitthal of Pandharpur and Tuljabhavani of [[Tuljapur]] | |- |Karpate |Unknown |Unknown |Unknown |Unknown |- | Karmalkar | Rigvdei | Gautam | Ambabai / Mahalaxmi Kolhapur |Unknown |- Karyakarte Yajurvedi Atri Venkatesh Solapur - | Kasarekar | Rigvedi | Bharadwaj | [[Saptashrungi]] of Vani Nashik,Shri Satguru kasarekar maharaj panchavati nashik |Nashik |- | Kashikar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaushika | Harihareshwara of Harihar |Unknown |- | Kasture | Yajurvedi | Unknown | Renuka of Mahur | Unknown |- | Kaujalgikar | Unknown | [[Vashishtha]] | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | |- | Kavathekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Bhavani]]mata of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Kavimandan | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | [[Bhavani]]mata of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Kavishwar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]], district [[Nanded]] | Unknown |- | Kaviskar | Unknown | Unknown | [[Kedarnath]] dev of [[Khed]], district [[Ratnagiri]] | Unknown |- | Kavle (कावळे) | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Yamai]] Devi of Rashin-Ahmednagar District, [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Nashik District |- | Kekatpure | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vashishtha]] | [[Shri Ram]] Mandir, [[Pandhurna]], [[Chhindwara]] [[District]],[[Madhya Pradesh]] & Mahalaxmi of Ganoja, [[Amravati]] [[District]],[[Maharashtra]] | Kekatpur, [[Amravati]] [[District]] of [[Maharashtra]] |- | Kenge | Yajurvedi | Kaushik | Renuka Chandwad, Dist Nashik, Khanderao Jejuri Pune | |- | Kerhalkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | [[Renuka]] Mata | Jalgaon Jamod (Now in Akola) |- | Keskar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | Shree [[Yamai]] Devi of [[Aundh]], Shree Siddhanath of Mhaswad, [[Satara]] | |- | Kevale | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Khaladkar | Rigvedi | [[Vishwamitra]] | [[Jejuri]] [[Khandoba]] & [[Tuljapur]] Bhavani | 13.5 Villages Near Saswad, Pune |- | Khankhoje | [[Rigvedi]] | [[vashistha]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur | |- | Khair | Unknown | Unknown | Shree Siddhanath of Mhaswad, [[Satara]] | Unknown |- | Kapde | Yajurvedi | Shandilya | Saptashrungi, Vani | Unknown |- | Khati | Yajurvedi | Vatsa | Balaji, Tirupati | Varora |- | Khapre | [[Rigvedi]] | VishnuVridhha | Balaji, Tirupati | Wardha |- | Khedkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Shandilya | Sri Narasimha Swamy | Unknown |- | Kemkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | [[Renuka]]Mahur and Narsimha | Kem near Kolhapur |- | Khinikar | Rigvedi | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Kashap | Unknown |- | Khire | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vashishtha]] | Shri Malhari Martand([[Khandoba]]), Revdi, [[Satara]] | Revdi, [[Satara]] |- | Khodade | Rigvedi | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Kashap | Unknown |- | Khole | Unknown | Unknown | | |- | Khond | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Kholkute | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Shree [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded | |- | Khoche | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Parashar]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Renuka]] of [[mahur]] | |- | Khisti | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Kinhikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Renuka]] Devi, [[Mahur]], Dist. Nanded | |- | Kinhekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Shri Ram]] of [[Ayodhya]] | |- | Kittur | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Renuka]] [[Devi]] of [[Saundatti]] , Dist. [[Belgaum]] | |- | Kolarkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Kolhekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Ekvira Devi of Amravati | |- | Koranne | [[Rigvedi]] | Harith/[[Vasishtha]] | [[Mahalaxmi]] /Ambabai [[Kolhapur]]/Shree Malhari Mhalsakant [[Khandoba]] | |- | Koralkar | [[Yajurvedi, Shuklapakshi]] | [[upamanyu]] | Khandobaraya, Jejuri/ Tulja Bhavani, Tuljapur / Mahalaxmi[[Kolhapur]] | |- | Kothalkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | Shri Mohaniraj Maharaj / Nevase, near Ahmednagar | |- | [[Kotwal (Surname)|Kotwal]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | Shree Malhari Mhalsakant/[[Khandoba]], Nimgaon Dawadi near [[Pune]] | |- | Kshirsagar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | Shree Narsimha/[[Narasimha]] [[Laxmi]], Neera Narsinghpur, district [[Pune]] | |- | Kshirsagar | Unknown | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Bhavani]] of Tuljapur | Unknown |- | Kshirsagar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] of Tuljapur | Unknown |- | Kuber | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vashistha]] | [[Shakmbhari]], [[Balaji]], [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] | |- | Kudrimoti | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Venkateshwara]], [[Balaji]], [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vashishtha]] | [[Bhavani]]devi of [[Tuljapur]] | Presently Madamageri, Shivapur, Yarazarvi, Bailahongal (Dt: [[Belgaum]], [[Karnataka]] state) |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]] (Mahur Ambabai), District Nanded. Maharashtra | Presently Harugeri (Dt: [[Belgaum]], [[Karnataka]] state) |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Agasthi]] | [[Bhavani]]devi of [[Tuljapur]], [[Khandoba]](Malhari Martand) of [[Jejuri]] | Ashti, [[Bid]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaushik | [[Yamai]]devi of [[Aundh]], [[Khandoba]](Malhari Martand) of [[Jejuri]] | Tasgaon, [[Sangli]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishta]] | [[Lakshmi]] OF Havalgi and [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] Venkateshwara | Kakkameli, Sindagi, [[Vijapur]], [[Karnataka]] |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Chandwad]], [[Nashik District]] and [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] [[Pune district]] in [[Maharashtra]] | [[Nashik]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Ekveera | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Haritasa | SaundattiYellamma devi of [[Saundatti]], [[Venkateshwara]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | [[Belgaum]], [[Shahpur]] |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [Renuka.]Chandwad Dist. Nashik, Khaderao Jejuri Pune | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishta]] | Shakhambari of [[Karnataka]] | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Laxmi-Narasimha of Islampur, [[Bhavani]] Devi of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Mudgal]] | [[Bhavani]] Mata of [[Tuljapur]], [[Khandoba]] of Anadur Near Naldurg | Tuljapur, Osmanabad |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Shandilya]] | [[Bhavani]] Mata of [[Tuljapur]], [[Trimbakeshwar]] of Nasik (10th [[Jyotirlingam]]]) | Talegaon Dhamdhere, [[Pune]] |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | Dongarai of Kadegaon | Unknown |- | [[Kulkarni]] | Unknown | Parashar | Unknown | Unknown |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] Devi of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | Yogeshwari Devi of [[Ambejogai]] | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | Durga/Amba/Harinai of Bhushangad | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [Shakambhari Devi of badami] | [Unknown] |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | [[Yamai]] of Aundh | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded. Maharashtra | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Jamadagni | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded. Maharashtra | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vasishta]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Mudgal]]ya | [[Renuka]] (Yellamma) of Saudatti, Karnataka | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gargya]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Tuljapur]][[Bhavani]] & [[Khandoba]] | Unknown |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | Tuljapur [[Bhavani]] & [[Khandoba]] | Unknown |- | [[Kulkarni]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kaudinya]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Chandwad]], District [[Nashik]]. [[Maharashtra]] | [[Manegaon]], Dist. [[Aurangabad district, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Kumbhojkar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Kurhekar | Rigvedi | [[Bhardwaj]] | Unknown | Unknown |- | Laddu | Unknown | Vasishta | Renukadevi | Paithan |- | Lahankar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Narasimha, District Parbhani |Unknown |- | Lakras | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Lale (लाळे) | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | Unknown |Unknown |- | Lasane | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] |Unknown |- | Laulkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Mahalaxmi]] and [[Jyotiba]] of [[Kolhapur]] | Laul, [[Pandharpur]], [[Sangola]], of [[Solapur]] District of [[Maharashtra]] |- | Likhite | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | unknown |- | Lokapur | [[Rigvedi]] Vaishnav | unknown | unknown |Unknown |- | Lomate | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], kHANDOBA OF [[Jejuri]] | unknown |- | Lotangane | [[Yajurvedi]] | Parashar | [[Laxmi-Venkatesh]] of Tirupati, [[Tirumala]] and [[Kolhapur]] | unknown |- | Luley | unknown | kaushik | [[Renuka]] devi of Mahur |Unknown |- | Madhavi | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]], [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] |Unknown |- | Mahajan | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Shakhambari Devii, [[Vijapur]] | [[Solapur]] |- | Mahajan | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Mahalaxmi]] of [[Kolhapur]] | [[Parbhani]] |- | Mahajan | [[Yajurvedi]] shukla madhayandin | Unknown | Renuka Mata, Mahur |Unknown |- | Mahashabde | [[Rigvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]] |Unknown |- | Mahulikar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Shandilya | Narsimha |Unknown |- | Mallikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | Chandralaparmeshwari Sannati | Malli Dharwad |- | Malode | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kashyap | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] , Shri Vitthal Pandharpur |Unknown |- | Manbhekar | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaundanya | Mahalakshmi of Ganoja (Amravati) |Unknown |- | Mandake | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | Unknown |Unknown |- | Mandlik | [[Yajurvedi]] | Shrivatsa | [[Renuka]] mata of Ranisavargoan |Unknown |- | Mandviker | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Lohit]] | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]] |Unknown |- | Mangalvedhekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] , Venkatesh of Tirupati | Mangalwedha, [[Solapur]], Maharashtra |- | Mangrulkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Shounak]] | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]] | Mangrul, [[Yavatmal]], Maharashtra |- | Manjure/Manjire | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaushik | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | [[Junnar]] |- | Mashalkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Matekar | [[Rigvedi]] | Gargeya | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Maybhate | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Narsimha]] Temple(Narsimha) of [[Neera - Narsimhapur]] |Unknown |- | Mayee | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Muni Bhargav]] | [[Mahadev]] of Trimbakeshwar |Unknown |- | Medhi | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[ShriGanesh]] | [[Talegaon Dabhade]] |- | Melgiri | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | Sri [[Venkatesh]]wara Swamy of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Mhalagi | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Modgi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Unknown | [[Wakadmani of Chaul]] | |- | Moghe | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Mogre | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vashisth | Mahalakshmi Temple (Amba-bai) of [[Kolhapur]] | |- | Moharikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaushik]] | [[Narsimha]] of [[Nira]]-Narsinhpur Near ([[Pune]]) | |- | Moharir | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Jamadagni]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | |- | Moholkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Putimashtandi | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Venkatesh]]wara of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Mokashi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Dharanya | Saptashrungi mata of Vani (Nashik) | |- | Mokashi | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Venkatesh]]wara of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Morankar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Mahalaxmi]] [[Kolhapur]] | |- | Moro | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Shree Chamundeshwari]] of [[Mysore]] | [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore]] |- | Mulay | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Narsimha | |- | Mulay | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. Maharashtra, [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri | Bhingar, Amhednagar |- | Muley | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kaushik]] | Shree [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Munje | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Mushrif | Rigvedi | Shandilya | Bhavani of Tuljapur, Khanderao Jejuri Pune | Unknown |- | Musalgaonkar (Vaidya) | Yajurvedi | Kaundinya | Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur | Musalgaon (District [[Nashik]]) |- | Murhekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | Shri Ekvira Devi Of Murha(Bk), Taluka: Anjangaon, District:[[Amravati]] | |- | Mujumdar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | Saptashrungi mata of Vani (Nashik), [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri | |- | Mujumdar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | Ekvira devi | [[Miraj]] |- | Mujumdar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Bhawani of Tuljapur(Tuljapur), [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri | |- | Mungale | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kutsa | Bhawani of Tuljapur(Tuljapur), [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri | |- | Mungee | [[Yajurvedi]] | Parashar | [[Renuka]] mata of Salwan [[Shrigonda]] | |- | Murar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Lohitaksha | [[Khandoba]] | near [[Bidar]], [[Karnataka]] |- | Nadagouda | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Nadgir | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Narsimha | |- | Nadgir | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Mahamaya Devi Kuknoor Karnatka | |- | Nadpurohit | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | Laxmi [[Narasimha]], Shurpali, [[Karnataka]] | [[Terdal]], [[Karnataka]] |- | Naik | [[Yajurvedi]] | Parashar | [[Tuljapur]][[Bhavani]] | Unknown |- | Naik | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Renuka Devi of Mahur, [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Mangalur, Nagpur |- | Nanajkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | Mahalaxmi Ambabai of Kolhapur | Nanaj of Maharashtra |- | Nanilam | [[Rigvedi]] Madhwa | [[Harithasa]] | Shree Venkateswara Swamy of Tirupati | Nanilam, Tamil Nadu |- | Nandedkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Ambabai of Icchapur Madhya Pradesh, [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Nandedkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Jamadagni Vatsa | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] & Malhari Martanda of Jejuri | Originally from South, But known records from Nanded in Jalgaon District-Khandesh |- | Nanoti | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Parashar]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] Near [[Solapur]], [[Maharashtra]] | Vidharbh(Akola) |- | Navalgund | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Nerlekar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Shri Chandrala Parmesheshwari]] of [[Sanathi]] Near [[Gulbarga]], [[Karnataka]] | |- | Nimbargi | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Shrivatsa]] | [[Tuljapur]] [[Bhavani]] Near [[Solapur]], [[Maharashtra]] | DevarNimbargi - Holy place of Rambhau Ranade Maharaj's teacher - Nimbargi Maharaj |- | Nimbhorkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | Khandoba (Jejuri), Girija Mata (Mhaismal, Aurangabad) | Nimbhora, Debhegaon Near Verul(Famous for Ellora caves), Aurangabad |- | Nisal | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Nivargi | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Tuljapur]] [[Bhavani]] | Nivargi of Indi Near [[Solapur]], [[Karnataka]] |- | Padalkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Gargya | Narasimha of Nira-Narasimhapur Solapur Maharashtra | |- | Pade | [[yajurvedi]] | [[vatsa]] | Renuka Devi of Mahur, Jejuri Khandoba | Unknown |- | Pagadi | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Pagedar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | Khandoba{Jejuri} | Baroda |- | Pagnis | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishtha | [[Ambabai]] of [[Kolhapur]], Lord [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | [[Indore]], [[Dewas]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] |- | Paithankar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | Renuka Devi of [[Mahur]] | [[Paithan]] |- | Paithankar-Joshi | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | Renuka Devi of [[Mahur]] | [[Paithan]] |- | Palkhe | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. Maharashtra | Jalgaon, Maharashtra |- | [[Panat]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | [[Jogeshwari of Sillod]] | Parola, Taluka [[Amalner]], District [[Jalgaon]], Maharashtra |- | Pande | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj, [Jamadagni]] | [[Tirupati Balaji]][[Renuka]]Devi of [[Mahur]], District Akola. Maharashtra | |- | Panchakshari | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Renuka]] Devi [[Mahur]] | Nashik |- | Pande | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | [[Renuka]] Devi [[Mahur]] | Aurangabad |- | Panchpor | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | [[Padmavati]], [[Mahalsakant]] of [[Pali]] | Venegaon Dist.[[Satara]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Panse | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Mudgal]] | [[Bhavani]]mata of [[Tuljapur]], [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Sonori, Pasarni, Pangaon, Vathar |- | Pandit | Yajurvedi | Bhargav | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani(Nashik)]] /Chandika [[Chamundi]] of [[Mysore]] | |- | Pande | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Jamadagni]] | [[Renuka]]mata of [[Mahur]], District Nanded. Maharashtra | |- | Pandharkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Dhananjay]] | [[Renuka]]mata of [[Mahur]] | [[Deulghat]], Dist. [[Buldhana]] |- | Pandharkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gargya]] | [[Renuka]]mata of [[Mahur]] | [[Dharangaon]], Dist. [[Jalgaon]] |- | Pandharkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | [[Amba]][[mata]] of [[Malkhed]] | [[Trimurtinagar]], [[Nagpur]] |- | Pangarkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Haritas]] | Shree [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], Aai [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Pangaonkar | Rigvedi | Bharadwaj | Tulaja-[[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]]. Khanderao of Bale, Sholapur | |- | Pant | Unknown | Unknown | Shree [[Yamai]] Devi of Aundh | |- | Parasnis | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaushik | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Paralkar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Parakhi | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[venkateshwara]] of [[Tirupati (city)|tirupathi]] | |- | Parandekar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bhardwaj | Tulaja Bhavani, Tuljapur. Nrusinh, Sangawade | |- | Parkhe | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasishta | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]], [[Khandoba]] - [[Jejuri]], Tulja [[Bhavani]] | |- | [[Parkhi]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishta]] | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]], [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Parnaik | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. Maharashtra | |- | Paropkari | Yajurvedi | Bhargav | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani(Nashik)]] /Chandika [[Chamundi]] of [[Mysore]] | |- | Pasarkar | [[Yajurvedi]]Madhyandin | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Shri. [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]] | |- | [[Pathak]] | [[Yajurvedi/Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Mhalsadevi Of [[Ahmednagar]] & [[Venkatesh]] Of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] & [[Yamai]] Devi of Aundh, District [[Satara]], [[Khandoba]] Of [[Jejuri]] & Kapadnyachi Devi [[Pachora]] | Interior as well as border districts of Maharashtra (Kadus, Pune) and northern Karnataka |- | Pathak | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | [[Venkatesh|Vyankatesh]] | Miraj, Sangli, Pune |- | Pathak | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. Maharashtra | |- | Patil | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Tuljabhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Maharashtra]] | [[Nanded]] |- | Patil | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. Maharashtra | |- | Patil | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Agastya]] | [[Veeranarayana]] of [[Gadag]], Karnataka | |- | Patil | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | [[Mahalakshmi]] of [[Kolhapur]], [[Maharashtra]]. | [[Warud]] of [[Amravati]] District, [[Paithan]] of [[Aurangabad district, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] District |- | [[Patharkar]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaundinya | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District [[Nanded]]. [[Maharashtra]] | Chopda, [[Jalgaon]] District |- | Patki | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Narsimha]] of [[Wadi]] | |- | Patki | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Rajrajeshwar]] of [[Vemulwada, A.P.]] | |- | Patki | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[LaxmiNarsimh]], [[Tuljabhavani]], Shakambhari, [[Khandoba]] | |- | Patodekar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Pattarkine | [[Rigvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Venkatesh]]wara of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Pattekar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vashishta | [[Patte]]Devi of [[Patte]] | |- | Pattankar | [[Rigvedi]] | Haritasya | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | |- | Pedgaonkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaudanya | Khandoba(Malhari-MhalsaKant) [[Jejuri]] | |- | Pedgaonkar | Rigvedi | Kashyap | Tulja Bhavani(Tuljapur) Khandoba(Mailhar)Dist-Bidar. | Pedgaon Dist [[Parbhani]], (Maharashtra) |- | Peshwe | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Khandoba of [[Jejuri]] | |- | Petare | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaushik | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] and Devi [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]] | [[Burhanpur]] |- | Petkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Venkatesh]]wara of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] Ambabai of [[Kolhapur]] or [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | [[Phadnavis]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Balaji]] of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | |- | Phadnis | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | | |- | Pimplikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | [[Pimpli]] |- | Pimple | [[Yajurvedi]] | krishnatray | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | |- | Pimpalgaonkar[Kulkarni] | [[Rigvedi]] | kashyap | [[Narsinha]]-Nira narsingpur, Devi-Tuljapur, khandoba-Malegaon. | [pimpalgaon-Tonga]-now pashim lohta, tq.kallam, dist.osmanabad. |- | Pingale, Pingle | [[Rigvedi]] | Koushik, Kashyap | [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri, Saptashrungi Niwasini of Vani (Nashik), Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur Maharashtra | |- | Pohnerkar | Yajurvedi | Maunas | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | [[Pohner]] on [[Godavari]] River in [[Beed]] District, [[Maharashtra]] |- | Pol | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Pophale |[[Rigvedi]] |[[Jamadagni]] |[[Vittal]] Dalimb village near Dound dist Pune, [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] |Dalimb,near [[Daund]] dist. [[Pune]] |- | Potdar | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaundinya | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Potdar | [[Rigvedi]] | Haritasya | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Potnis | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded, Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Prabhune | [[Rigvedi]] | Gargya | Unknown | Unknown |- | Pramanik | [[Rigvedi]] | Vasistha |[[Mahalaxmi]]-[[Ambabai]] of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- | Prasad | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Jamadagni]] | Unknown | Unknown |- | Prasade | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Pratham | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kshalaksha]] | [[Bhagwati]] of [[Chaul]], [[Alibag]], District Raigad, Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Pujar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Malhari Martanda | |- | Pujari | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Ekvira (Ekvira devi) of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- | Pund | [[Rigvedi]] | Kashyap | [[Venkatesh]]wara of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Tisgaon Near [[Ahmednagar]], Pune |- | Punde | [[Rigvedi]] | Jamadagni | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], Shri Sidhivinayak of Sidhhatek, Karjat, District [[Ahmadnagar]] | Rashin, Bhamurde |- | Punde | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | |- | Punith | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhargava,Kashyap]] | [[Shri Sidhivinayak, Balaji of tirupati]] | [[Panchgani]], District [[mahabaleshwar]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Puntamkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | Shree [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] [[Solapur]] | [[Puntamba]], District [[Ahmadnagar]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Puntambekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishta]] | [[Shree Yamai Devi]] of Aundh, District [[Satara]] | [[Puntamba]], District [[Ahmadnagar]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Purandare | [[Rigvedi]] | Bharadwaj | Mahalakshmi (Amba-bai) of [[Kolhapur]], [[Khandoba]] | Unknown |- | Puranik | [[Rigvedi]] | Shrivatsa | Chandrala Parmeshwari of Sannati, District Gulbarga | Unknown |- | Purkar | Yajurvedi | Katyayan | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani(Nashik)]] | |- | Purohit/Vadhyayar/Vadhyar | Yajurvedi | Bhargav | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani(Nashik)]] /Chandika [[Chamundi]] of [[Mysore]] | |- | Rajadnya | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Jyotiba]], [[Ekveera]] Devi, [[Kolhapur]], [[Maharashtra]] | [[Kolhapur]] |- | Rajankar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kashyap | Shri [[Balaji]] Of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Rudrayani devi]] of [[Rajankhed]] Akola | [[Washim]] |- | Rajurkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bandhul | Balaji | Washim |- | [[Railkar]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Mudgal]] | [[Ambabai]] | [[Chowl, near Alibaug]] |- | Rajpathak | [[Yajurvedi]] | Katyayan | [[Renuka]] Devi, [[Mahur]], Nanded, Maharashtra | |- | Rajguru | [[Yajurvedi]] | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Rajopadhyay | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Rakshe | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Rao | [[Rigvedi]] | Athreyasya | Kamakshi, Mahalakshmi | Unknown |- | Rasal | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Ratanjankar | Kulakarni | Bharatvaaj | Tulja [[Bhavani]] of Ratanjan Village, DistrictBarshi, [[Solapur]]]. Maharashtra | |- | Ratnaparkhi | [[Rigvedi]] | Agasti, [[Gargeya]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | |- | Ravetkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Viswamitra]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]][[Ravet]] | |- | Rayrikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]], [[Mahalakshmi Temple (Kolhapur)|Mahalakshmi Temple]] (Ambabai) of [[Kolhapur]] | |- | Rekhi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vatsa | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | |- | Relkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded. Maharashtra | Rel/Kutasa, Tal [[Akot]], Dist [[Akola district|Akola]] |- | Renavikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]], [[Haritasya]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded. Maharashtra | Renavi, Tal [[Viya]], Dist [[Sangli]] |- | Ron | [[Rigvedi]] Madhava | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Ronghe | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gargeya]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Rotkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Shandilya | [[Venkatesh]]wara of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | Unknown |- | Rotwadkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | Unknown |- | Sabnis | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Yamai]] of Aundh | Unknown |- | Sakalkale | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | [[Renuka]]devi at [[Mahur]]gad | [[Jalgaon]], [[Khandesh]], [[Vidarbha]] |- | Sakurikar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Parashar]] | [[Renuka]]devi at [[Mahur]]gad | [[Sakuri]] |- | Salgarkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | Unknown | Unknown |- | Salodkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Washim]] | Nagpur, Amravati |- | Samag | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Haritasya]] | [[Mahalakshmi]] | |- | Samak | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | Balaji | [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] |- | Sambre | [[Rigvedi]] | Bhardwaj | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | Unknown |- | Sambhus | [[Rigvedi]] | Paingas | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | Unknown |- | Samudra | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Vatsa]] | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Unknown |- | Samvatsar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur | [[Samvatsar]] of [[Kopargaon]] Maharasthra |- | Sant | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]]or Mudgal | [[Saptashrungi]] of Nanduri Nashik, Khandoba, Renuka devi- Mahur | [[Nashik]] |- | Saptarshi | [[Yajurvedi]] | Upmanyu | [[Renuka]] of [[Mahur]], Mohaniraj, Narasimha | Unknown |- | Saraf | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Sarnobat | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | [[Jamkhandi]] |- | Sarpatwari | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Jamadagni]] | [[Renuka]] [[Devi]] of [[Mahur]] | |- | Saswadkar | Unknown | Unknown | [[Banashankari]] of Badami, Karnataka | [[Saswad]], District [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Sastikar | Unknown | Bhardwaj | [[Shri Ram]] | Unknown |- | Satalkar | Yajurvedi | Bhardwaj | LakshmiNrusinh | Satral Pathre, Rahuri, Sangamner, Ahmednagar |- | Satbhai | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kapil]] | Unknown | Unknown |- | Sevekari | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Shaligram | Rigvedi | Haritasa | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]] | Unknown |- | Shamji | Rigvedi | Bhardwaja | [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] Sreenivasa | Unknown |- | Shangarpawar | Rigvedi | Bharadwaj | Balaji of Tirupati | |- | [[Shastri]] | Rigvedi | Kaushik | Tuljapur Bhavani | |- | Shelgikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Jamadagni]] | [[Ambabai]] of [[Kolhapur]], [[Maharashtra]] | [[Shelgi]], [[Solapur District]] |- | Shembekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Haritas]] | [[Renuka]]devi of [[Mahur]], Nanded District [[Maharashtra]] | [[Shemb]], [[Buldhana]] [[District]] |- | Shende | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Koushik]] | [[Banashankari]] of [[Badami]], [[Karnataka]], [[Renukamata]] of [[Kolhapur]], [[Maharashtra]] | Unknown |- | Shende | Unknown | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Mahalakshmi Temple (Kolhapur)|Mahalakshmi Temple]] (Ambabai) of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- | Shende | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Chimur]] | Unknown |- | Shirolikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Haritas | [[Dattatreya]] of Narsobawadi, Tulja [[Bhavani]] Mata of [[Tuljapur]] - District: Osmanabad - [[Maharashtra]], [[Khandoba]] Malhari Mhalasakant of [[Jejuri]] - District: [[Pune]] - [[Maharashtra]] | Narsoba Chi Wadi |- | Shirvalkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Atri | [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri, Tulja [[Bhawani]] Mata of [[Tuljapur]] - District: Osmanabad | |- | Shivade | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Shivnekar | Rugvedi | Kashyap | [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri, Tulja [[Bhawani]] Mata of [[Tuljapur]] | Bajarwadi, [[Bhor]], district [[Pune]] |- | Shobhane | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaushika | Mahalakshmi of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- | Shouche | [[Yajurvedi]] | Vasishtha | Matambadevi of [[Trimbakeshwar]] | [[Nasik]] |- | Shrivatsa | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Shukla | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | [[Khandoba]] of Pali, [[Banashankari]] of [[Badami]] | Unknown |- | Shukla | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Haritas]] | [[Mahalaxmi]] of Kolhapur & [[Rama]] | [[Trimbakeshwar]] |- | Shukla | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Rama]], [[Saptashrungi]]devi of [[Vani (Nashik)]] | Unknown |- | Shukla | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Shandilya]] | [[Renuka]]deviof [[Mahur]], Nanded District [[Maharashtra]] | [[Akola city|Akola]] |- | Siddhapathaki | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]], [[Nanded]] [[District]] [[Maharashtra]] | [[Otur]]-[[Junnar]], [[Pune]] |- | Sirdeshmukh | [[Rigvedi]] | Jamadagni | [[Khandoba]] of Pali | Unknown |- | Sontakke | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Renuka]] devi of [[Mahur]], [[Nanded]] [[District]] [[Maharashtra]] | Bodwad-[[Bhusawal]]-[[Maharashta]], [[Dombivli]] |- | Sulekar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Bhavani]] Mata of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Sukalikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vashishtha]] | [[Renuka]] Mata of [[Mahur, Maharashtra]] | [[Sukli]], [[Nagpur]] |- | Supanekar | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaushik | [[Khandoba]] of Pali | Unknown |- |- | Sutone | [[Rigvedi]] | Parashar | [[Renuka Devi]] of [[Mahur]], [[Balaji]] of [[Tirupati (city)|Tirupati]] | Nagpur |- | Tabib | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Shandilya]] | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]],Goddess of Mardi | [[Hubli]], [[Pune]] |- | Tadphale | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Yamai]] Aundh | [[Pargaon]], [[Pratapgad]], [[Satara]], [[Maharashtra]] |- | Tadwalkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Bhawani of Tuljapur | Unknown |- | Tagat | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Tagare | [[Rigvedi]] | Vardhshwa | [[Banashankari]] Devi of [[Badami]] | Tagar Village near [[Osmanabad]] |- | [[Tak]] | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyap]] | [[Renuka]]mata of [[Mahur]] | Vidharbha, [[Nagpur]] |- | Takalkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Haritas | [[Venkatesh]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | Unknown |- | Takalkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Renuka]]Devi of [[Mahur]] | [[Takali bhan]] |- | Talegaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Shandilya]] | [[Khandoba]] of [[Jejuri]], Phirangai OF Kurkhumb | Unknown |- | Talpallikar | Unknown | Kaundinya | Tulja Bhavani, Tuljapur | Unknown |- | Tamane | [[Rigvedi]] | Haritasya | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Tapaswi | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Shree Mohiniraj Nevase | Ghodegaon |- | Tare | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Atri]] | [[Renuka]]mata Of [[Mahur]] | Unknown |- | Tarkunde | [[Yajurvedi]] | Shri[[Vatsa]] | [[Bhavani]]mata Of Tuljapur, [[Balaji]] Of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | Unknown |- | Tasgaonkar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Tayade, Tayde | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Mahalakshmi Temple (Kolhapur)|Mahalakshmi Temple]] (Ambabai) of [[Kolhapur]], [[Ambabai]] of [[Ganoja]] | Nagpur, yeotmal, khamgaon, miraj, ghatanji, Umari(kapeshwar) |- | Tekale | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bhargav | [[Renuka]]Mata of [[Mahur]] | Unknown |- | (Tenny) [[Desai]] | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | [[Saptashringi]]Mata of [[Vani]] | |- | Thakar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Mahalakshmi Temple (Kolhapur)|Mahalakshmi Temple]] (Ambabai) of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- | Thosar | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Thengdi | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Agasti]] | [[Renuka]]Mata of [[Mahur]] | Unknown |- | Thite | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | [[Tuljapur]] amba[[bhavani]] | Thite village, [[Ratnagiri]] district, Maharashtra |- | Tipre | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Tongaonkar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Todkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Tope | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Tumne | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Shandilya]] | Unknown | Unknown |- | Turki | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |- | Udgir | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], [[Balaji]] of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | |- | Upadhye | [[Rigvedi]] | ???? | Yogeshwari of [[Ambejogai]] | [[Maharashtra]] |- | Upadhye | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | Mahalaxmi of [[kolhapur]] | [[Maharashtra]] |- | Upasani | [[Yajurvedi]] | Saindhavayan | Mahalakshmi Temple (Amba-bai) of [[Kolhapur]], [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri | |- | Utpat | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Vadhyayar/Vadhyar/Kavutheeya | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Bhargav]] | [[Saptashrungi]] of [[Vani(Nashik)]] /Chandika [[Chamundi]] of [[Mysore]] | Unknown |- | Vadhyar | | | | |- | Vaidya | [[Rigvedi]] | Shrivatsa | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]], Narasimha of Parbhani | Unknown |- | Vaidya | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Gautama Maharishi]] | Kakmasha Mata of Karnataka | Unknown |- | Vaidya | [[Yajurvedi]] | Kaundinya | Mahalaxmi ([[Ambabai]]) of Kolhapur | Unknown |- | Vaidya | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bhardwaj]] | Nrisimha | Unknown |- | Vaidya | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kaundinya]] | Unknown | Unknown |- | Vajurkar | [[Yajurvedi]] | Maunas | [[Bhavani]] of [[Tuljapur]] | Unknown |- | Valunjkar | Rigvedi | Koshik | Shree [[Yamai]] of [[Aundh]] | Rashin |- | Varhadpande | Rigvedi | Bhardwaj | Renuka Devi | Amaravati |- | Varkhedi (वरखेड़ी ) | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vishwamitra]] | Shree Bhavani of Rattihalli, [[Haveri]] District. Karnataka | Varkhedi, Panchora Taluk, Nashik District, Maharashtra |- | Varudkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Vashishtha | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Vatsaraj | [[Rigvedi]] | Jamadagni | Unknown | Unknown |- | Vidyasagar | [[Rigvedi]] | Goutama | Renuka-devi of [[Mahur, Maharashtra]], Rashin-devi, Bhavani-aai of [[Tuljapur]] as well as Chirka-devi,Bidsawangi village | [[Bidsawangi]], Dist. [[Ahmednagar]] |- | Visal | [[Yajurvedi]] | Katyayan | [[Khandoba]] of Jejuri, Shri [[Saptashrungi]] Niwasini of [[Vani (Nashik)]], Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Vyavahare | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaushik | Shri [[Saptashrungi]] Niwasini of [[Vani (Nashik)]], Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Vyawahare | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]], | Shri [[Saptashrungi]] Niwasini of [[Vani (Nashik)]], Maharashtra, [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Vyawahare | Rigvedi | Shandilya | Shri [[Saptashrungi]] Niwasini of [[Vani (Nashik)]], Maharashtra | [[Nashik]] |- | Vyawahare | Unknown | Shandilya | Unknown | Unknown |- | Vyawahare | [[Rigvedi]] | Kutsa | Shri [[Saptashrungi]] Niwasini of [[Vani (Nashik)]], Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Wadegaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | Mudgal | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | [[Watharkar]] | [[Rigvedi]] | Vishwamitra | [[Mahalakshmi]] of Kolhapur | District Belgaum, Karnataka |- | Wadekar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Wadikar | [[Rigvedi]] | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Wakhare | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Shandilya]] | [[Renuka]] of Mahur, District Nanded. Maharashtra | Unknown |- | Wagh | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Bharadwaj]] | Mahalakshmi] of [[Kolhapur]] | Sasvad-Shirval-Vai region |- | Waikar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Waknis | Rigvedi | Kashyapa | UBhavani of Tuljapur | [[Bhor]], district Pune |- | Wavade | [[Yajurvedi]] | Unknown | Jakhai Pimpali of [[Nandurbar]] | Unknown |- | Walimbe | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishta]] | [[Khandoba]] of Nimgaon | Unknown |- | Wate | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Vasishtha]] | Yogeshwari of ambejogai | Ner, [[Yeotmal]] |- | Wyawahare | [[Yajurvedi]] | [[Parashar]] | [[Ganpati]] | Bhandara, Nagpur, Pune |- | Yadkikar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Munibhargava]] | [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] [[Balaji]] & [[Ambabai]] of [[Kolhapur]] | Unknown |- |Yedurkar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |- | Zadgaonkar | [[Rigvedi]] | [[Kashyapa]] | Shri Datta Guru of Karanja | Unknown |- | Zare | [[Rigvedi]] | Kaundinya | Mata- Ekveera Devi | Dhule, Chopda(Maharashtra, India) |- | Zanpure | [[Yajurvedi]] | Bharadwaj | [[Venkatesh]]wara of [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Tirupati]] | Zanpur (Barshi) Dist. Solapur, Maharashtra |} == See also == * [[List of Deshastha Brahmins of distinction]] * [[Thanjavur Maharashtrian]] * [[Brahmins]] * [[Forward Castes]] * [[Marathi people]] Thipse {| class="wikitable" |} == References == * {{cite journal | author=Frykenberg, Robert Eric | title=Elite groups in a South Indian district: 1788-1858 | journal=The Journal of Asian Studies |date=February, 1956 | volume=24 |pages=261–281 | doi=10.2307/2050565}} * http://everything2.com/index.pl?node=Vedic {{Reflist}} [[Category:Maharashtrian Brahmin communities]] [[Category:Hindu communities]] [[Category:Social groups of Maharashtra]] [[mr:देशस्थ ब्राह्मण]] [[pl:Deśastha]]'