Boyar gotras

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Boyar caste Gotra

Gotra is a term applied to an ancestor or an originator through whom a particular family, rather a race of humans have been originated. A Gotra is the lineage or clan assigned to a Hindu at birth. In most cases, the system is patrilineal and the gotra assigned is the gotra of the person's father.

Lineage segment within an Indian caste, indicating common descent from a mythical ancestor. Marriage by members of the same gotra is traditionally prohibited. The custom is intended to prevent inbreeding as well as to broaden the influence of each gotra through marriage alliances.

A common mistake is to consider gotra to be synonymous with cult or 'Kula'. A 'kula' is basically a set of people following similar rituals, often worshipping the same God (the Kula-Devata - the God of the cult). Kula has nothing to do with lineage or caste. In fact, it is possible to change one's Kula, based on his faith or ista devtha.

For example : 'Uppu Kulam's Kula Devatha is 'Lord Venkateshwara'. They wed 'Karumbu kulam' which has 'Amman' as Kula devatha.

Boyar caste consist several Gotras(Kulams) which has same meaning in Telugu and Tamil language.

[edit] Gotras in Telugu

Alkunta
Boorasu
Cheruku
Idikotta
Jadabilla
Gunjal
Komali
Peetalu
Pasupu
Rajulu
Semaru
Thandalu
Thepta
Upputolla
Vallapu
Vemulu

[edit] Gotras in Tamil

Aalam Kulam
Eecham Kulam
Dhandam Kulam
Karumbu Kulam
Komam Kulam
Manjal Kulam
Nallam Kulam
Poosam Kulam
Raasi Kulam
Semar Kulam
Theku Kulam
Vembu Kulam
Uppu Kulam

[edit] References & Sources

• Castes And Tribes of Southern India (Edgar Thruston)
• Castes And Tribes of Nizam Dominions (Syed Siraj Ul Hassan)