Nagavanshi

Kalahandi State coat of arms.

The Nagavanshi or Nagavamshi dynasty were rulers in the area of the present Chhattisgarh state of India from around the 11th century CE to the 14th century.[1] Nagavanshi is a house of warriors claiming descendancy from mythical Nagas. The copper plates of this period relate to the Nagas being defeated by the Guptas and subsequently being married into them. One example is that of King Chandragupta II, who married Queen Kuberanaga. The Nagas were mentioned as an snake-worshipping tribe of ancient India.[2]

Nagavanshi are one of the four principal houses of the Kshatriya varna, or warrior–ruling caste. Chandravanshi (Lunar dynasty) claim descent from the moon (Soma or Chandra), while the other principal houses, the Solar Dynasty (Suryavanshi) claims descent from the sun (surya),[3] Agnivansha claim descent from Agni, the Vedic god of fire; and lastly, Nairs of Kerala and some Jats of north India are claimed to be the Nagavanshis.[4]

Temples

Mannarasala Temple (Shri Nagaraja)

References

  1. ↑ Dasgupta, Samira; Amitabha Sarkar (2005). Reflection Of Ethno-science: Study On The Abujh Maria. Mittal Publications. p. 9. ISBN 978-8183240253.
  2. ↑ Tiwari 2002, p. 177-231.
  3. ↑ Paliwal, B. B. (2005). Message of the Purans. Diamond Pocket Books Ltd. p. 21. ISBN 978-8-12881-174-6.
  4. ↑ Kumar Tiwari, Shiv (2002). Tribal Roots of Hinduism. Sarup & Sons. p. 264. ISBN 8176252999.

Sources

  • Tiwari, Shiv Kumar (2002), Tribal Roots Of Hinduism, Sarup & Sons


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