What is Gotra?

Gotra is a term used in South Asia, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, to refer to a group of people sharing a common ancestral lineage or a common geographical location.

Types of Gotra

• Aditya (son of Aditi)
• Agni (fire god)
• Arka (sun god)
• Indra (king of gods)
• Varuna (sky god)
• Ravi (sun god)
• Shani (saturn god)
• Yama (god of death)
• Prithvi (earth goddess)
• Varuni (goddess of wine)
• Shukra (god of fertility)
• Atreya (sage)
• Angira (ancestral lineage)
• Shukra (god of fertility)
• Agni (fire god)
• Aditya (son of Aditi)
• Arka (sun god)
• Indra (king of gods)
• Varuna (sky god)
• Ravi (sun god)
• Shani (saturn god)
• Yama (god of death)
• Prithvi (earth goddess)
• Varuni (goddess of wine)
• Shukra (god of fertility)
• Atreya (sage)
• Angira (ancestral lineage)

Benefits of Knowing Your Gotra

Knowing your Gotra can help you understand your ancestral lineage, family history, and cultural heritage.