Khandelwal Vaishya
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India (Rajasthan) | |
| Languages | |
| Hindi, Marwari, English | |
| Religion | |
| Jainism, Hinduism |
Khaṇḍelavāla Bania is a Marwari trading community originally from Khaṇḍela,[1][2] a historical town in northern Rajasthan, India. Khandelwals are mainly present around districts of Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, Alwar, Bharatpur, Gangapur and Ajmer.[3]
Khaṇḍelavālas are mainly Digaṁbara Jains with some Hindus.[2]
Origin
The Khandelwal community traces its origin and name from Khandela, a town in Sikar district. They believe their name derives from a sage called Khandel, whose 72 1/2 sons started the 72 1/2 gotras (clans) into which the community is divided. Each clan worships its own kuldevi.[3] These Gotras are subdivision of the community.
References
- ^ Rima Hooja (2006), A history of Rajasthan, Rupa & Co., p.501
- ^ a b Sangave, Vilas Adinath (1980) [1959]. Jain Community: A Social Survey. Popular Prakashan. pp. 89–90.
- ^ a b Singh, Kumar Suresh (1998). People of India: Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. p. 1056. ISBN 81-7154-769-9.