Dadheech Brahmins

The Dadheech Brahmins, also spelled Dadhich and sometimes known as the Dahima, are a subgroup of Brahmins in India who claim to be descendants of Rishi Dadhichi. They are one of the six groups of Brahmins from the Marwar region, the other ones being the Gauds, Pareeks, Saraswats, Sikhwals and Khandelwals.[1]

The Dadhich Brahmins have had gotras from Rishi names since at least as early as 610 CE. Their gotra Shakhas (Khampas) include Gothecha, Mangalodya, Asopa, Inanya, Khatoda, Borada, and Didawanya. They are named after their ancient villages or localities. Their clan goddess is known as Dadhimati.[2]

Dadhichi-Jayanti, the birth date of Rishi Dadhichi, is celebrated each year among Dadhich Brahmins by the offering of prayers to the Gods, the organisation of Kirtans and havans in temples and also sports events for children.[3][4][5]

The Dadhich Brahmin community has been proactive in putting efforts against prevalent social malpractices such as death feasts.[6] They are also putting organised efforts in increasing awareness on environment conservation.[7][8][9][10]

References

  1. ↑ Srivastava, Sahab Lal (19 April 1969). "The Concept of Sanskritisation: A Re-evaluation". Economic and Political Weekly: 695. JSTOR 40739553.
  2. ↑ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1969). Caste and Race in India. Popular Prakashan. pp. 235–236.
  3. ↑ "खेलकूद के साथ दाधीच जयंती समारोह शुरू" [Dadhich Jayanti function starts with sports events]. Daily Bhaskar (in Hindi). 28 August 2017.
  4. ↑ "महर्षि दाधीच जयंती पर समाज करेगा कई आयोजन" [Many events to be organized on the occasion of Dadhich Jayanti]. Daily Bhaskar (in Hindi). 27 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "दाधीच जयंती महोत्सव 28 से" [Dadhich Jayanti function to start on 28th]. Daily Bhaskar (in Hindi). 14 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "दाधीच ब्राह्मण समाज ने लिया मृत्यु भोज बंद करने का फैसला" [Dadhich Brahmin Community has taken decision to abolish the ritual of death feast]. Daily Bhaskar (in Hindi). 13 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "जहां खड़े होते वहीं पर्यावरण की बात करते" [Wherever he stood, he talked about environment]. Daily Bhaskar (in Hindi). 25 June 2017.
  8. ↑ "एक बूंद पानी बनाने की कीमत दस हजार रुपए" [Cost of manufacturing one drop of water is 10,000 rupees]. Daily Bhaskar (in Hindi). 29 July 2016.
  9. ↑ "Woman burnt to death near Jodhpur for protesting chopping of tree". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  10. ↑ "Lalita Dadheech: Woman set ablaze: New revelations bring forth conflicting claims". The Times of India. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
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