Karki (name)
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Karki is a family name in Nepal which falls under the chhetriya (warrior) caste system. It is believed that Karki ancestors came from Rajasthan to settle in Hilly region of Nepal in 1600 AD.
Karki originating in Nepal are found to be of three different categories:
- Lama Karki
- Sutar Karki
- Mudula Karki
Interestingly, Karki is one of the four Kshetri castes found in Nepal, others being Basnet, Khadka and Thapa. Mudula karki are found to be the most abundant. Mudula Karki's ancestors are traced back to Khare in Syanja district of Gandaki Zone in Western Hilly region of Nepal. Suryaman Singh Karki is the ultimate traceable ancestors of Lama Karki, this group today has created a social organization by the name Surya Man Singh Karki Trust. With highly accomplished members in the board, like doctors, engineers, government officials, foreign contributors and numerous volunteers, they have successfully involved themselves in helping the poor, needy, assisting in re-settlement after house fires, landslides and such. Besides, this trust also has created awareness among its young members and bring most of their Karki population together in an attempt to support for social causes.
Mudula Karki community comes from Surya dynasty. They do not celebrate Tihar,festival of lights.
