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Ghotra(or Kotdaa) (Punjabi: ਘੋਤਰਾ/ਘੋਤੜਾ) is a prominent Labana clan of the state of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh in India. These are also called Ajrawat(or Azrot)(Punjabi: ਅਜ੍ਰਾਵਤ). These are categorized under clan Sandlas and ''Lakhmans''. This is a caste/clan/surname in Labana's. Mostly Ghotras are following Sikh belief, few also include their ancestral beliefs like Pipal Worship, Shaheed Worship, Sati Worship etc. It is one of the highest ranking, most prestigious tribes in Labana ethnic group. Ghotra should not be confused with Ghotra surname in Ramgarhia,〔(List of Clans in Ramgarhias )〕 which is pronounced similarly. ==Origin and history== Acc. to HA Rose in glossary of tribes and castes of Punjab, Ghotra/Ajrawat are from Suryavanshi lineage, also called sons of King Luv. The greatest rulers of his time in Punjab still remembered for his bravery and nobility.〔(A glossary of the tribes and castes of the Punjab )〕〔Encyclopaedia Of Untouchables Ancient, Medieval And Modern, Raj Kumar〕 Ajrawat is derived from word Aja who was one of great grandson of Rama. The lineage of Lava engaged in Trading and Farming profession as per historical fact mentioned in Bachitra Natak, an autobiography of Guru Gobind Singh, which lead to conclusion that this clan also adopted traders profession.〔(Fifth Chapter,`The Description of the Spiritual Kings (Preceptors) )〕 It states: DOHRA ਬਿਪ੍ਰ ਕਰਤ ਭਏ ਸੂਦ੍ਰ ਬ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਛਤ੍ਰੀ ਬੈਸਨ ਕਰਮ ॥ The Brahmins started works of Shudras and Kshatriyas(Descendents of Luv kush) engaged into work of Vaishyas. ਬੈਸ ਕਰਤ ਭਏ ਛਤ੍ਰਿ ਬ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਸੂਦ੍ਰ ਸੁ ਦਿਜ ਕੋ ਧਰਮ ॥੨॥ The Vaishyas became Kshatriyas and Shudras followed path of Brahmins.2. According to Denzil Ibbetson(1847-1908), the largest population of ajrawats were present in Gujrat and Lahore area with around 4100 souls.〔Page 255, Punjabi Castes, Sir Denzil Ibbetson〕 In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujrat areas, Hindu Ghotras are known as Ghoti.〔(labanasamaj.in )〕 Their Kuldevi is Devi Sandlas, whose temple is situated in Village Parnala, Kushalgarh, Banswara district, Rajasthan. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ghotra」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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