Guthi

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Guthi (Nepal Bhasa: गूठी) is a social organization that used to maintain the social order of Newar society ^[1] . Presently, most of the guthis are defunct and are vestigeal representation of what once was the most powerful social organization of the Newars.

[edit] Organizational structure

Guthi is traditionally a patriarchal kinship based on certaion norms that are moderated by the guthi members^[2]. It consists of a thakali or the eldest person of the guthi. The consent of the thakali is essential for the formulation of most of the norms of the guthi.

[edit] Role in society

Guthi have played an important role in maintaining a harmony in Newari society and in preventing anarchy^[3].

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