Barhai
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| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| • India • Nepal | |
| Languages | |
| • Awadhi • Khari boli • Hindi | |
| Religion | |
| • Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| • Muslim Barhai • Badhiphul• |
The Barhai (Badhai) is a sub caste of Vishwakarma Indian caste.
Terms used
The Vishwakarma are known by different names in varying regions of India:
South India
Sharma,Badhai, Achari, Acharya, Vishwakarma, Vishwabrahmin, Sharma, badhai
North India
East India
- Badhai,Sharma, (Maya -Kastakars)
- Moharana (this title used by all Viswakarmas)
- Mohapatra (only Mayas -Kastakars)
- Ojha (only Manu -Lahuakars)
- Sahu (Maya -Kastakars & Viswanja -Swarnkars)
- Karamkar, (Maya and Viswanja)
- Das, (Maya -Kastakars)
- Bindhani, (Maya -Kastakars)
- Badhei, (Maya -Kastakars)
- Mistry (Maya -Kastakars & Manu -Lahuakars)
References
- http://www.vishwakarmasamaj.com
- Akhil Bhartiya badhai Mahasabha.
- http://www.dhimansamaj.com
(AkhilBhartiya Badhai Mahasabha)A social group of vishwakarma samaj
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