| Guru | Sant Shree 1008 Khetaramji Maharaj Sant Shri Aatmanand Ji Maharaj |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Priest who work for Royal Family |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Marwari, Hindi |
| Country | India |
| Populated States | Rajasthan |
| Region | Western India |
| Population | 2.5 Million |
| Surnames | Rajpurohit, Singh, Purohit, Kumar |
| Alternative Names | Jagirdar |
| Festivals | Kheteshwar Jayanti and Hindu Festivals |
The Rajpurohit is a caste belonging to the hindu religion. mainly living in rajasthan, india. they follow traditions that are similar to both brahmins and rajputs. rajpurohit was an ancient term for a priest who worked for royal family, carrying out rituals and providing advice. in this sense, it is synonymous with rajguru. rajpurohit population is estimated to be around 2.5 million in india. some rajpurohit families came from pakistan after independence and settled in bikaner and barmer (rajasthan).
Rajpurohit comes under upper caste category in rajasthan and others all states of india. the main business of rajpurohit community is sweet shops but at present the community has joined the educational sector. rajpurohit community earned money from sweet shops thats why many richest rajpurohit families in western part of rajasthan.
| Rishis | Gotra | Kuldevi |
|---|---|---|
| Bharadwaj | Sevad, Soda, Beesot | Chamunda Mata |
| Vashishta | Rajguru, Azaris, Barmeron, Sanchora, Pindiya Siddhap, Amato, Mandpad, Bhavaris, Khoya Oja, Kurchio, Piplio, Bhalar, Silura | Arbuda Mata |
| Bal Rishi(Jabali Rishi) | Jagarwal | Jogeshwari Jwalamukhi Mata |
| Peeplad | Mutha, Gundecha, Raiguru, Charak, Gorau, Sothda, Nandavan, Naniwal, Gomtiwala, Abaria, Balwancha, Bhagora, Mudiyan, Karnariyan, Dhamniya, Ghota, Dataniya, Saipura, Budichiyan | Brahmani Mata |
| Gautam | Manana, Mahiwal | Jogmaya Mata |
| Parasar | Siya, Panchlod, Chavandiya, Kaavancha, Hatla, Botia, Radbra, Sonani | Sigrasi Mata |
| Shandilya | Dudavat, Vyas, Sankhwalcha, Raithala, Katba, Lapa, Lapad, Gorkha, Podarwal, Mawa, Mandvi, Hedau, Lohari, Rodiwal, Uiyal, Kedaryan, Barlecha, Chhadrawal | Khimaj Mata |
| Udalik | Udech, Kaisariyan, Makwana, Phandar, Lakawa, Koprau, Halsian, Babriyan, Digari, Netarad, Gummiyan, Rawal, Tarwadi Lakshiwal, Punacha, Rudhwa, Titipa, Jargaliyan, Kuchla, Dhamdhamian, Dadala, Kosmaai | Bhansamai Mata |
| Kashyap | Sepau, Somda, Joti, Thanak, Balariyan, Pujariyan, Bujad, Hidar, Lunatra, Ladiwal, Divaniya, Buwari, Sigla, Barlian, Kritva, Boya, Birpura, Bhartiyan, Avalian, Bhepar, Kotiwal, Tankawal, Severian Narayancha, Sepad | Nagta Mata |
Rajpurohit is a community belonging to the Hindu Brahmin, which mostly resides in the areas of Rajasthan. In fact, Rajpurohit is a title which was given to those brahmins who contributed to the management of the state in the kingdom of a king.
Rajpurohits are royal adviser of the king, not a pandit or a simple Brahmin. rajputs are the king of state and rajpurohits are teachers.
If going back in history, the time of mahabharata
Guru dronacharya and kripacharya were the rajpurohits (rajguru) of hastinapur and all of them were great warriors and in the ramayana, guru vishwamitra was the rajguru of ayodhya.
| Name | Profession / Popular |
|---|---|
| Sant Shree 1008 Khetaramji Maharaj | Founded the second Largest Brahma Temple |
| Sant Shri Aatmanand Ji Maharaj | Saints and Educational Reformer |
| Suja Kanwar Rajpurohit | Virangana (Ladnun) |
| Sant Tulsa Ram Ji Maharaj | Saints |
| Raj K. Purohit | Indian Politician |
| Pinky Rajpurohit | Journalist |
Ques 1. Who is known as Rajpurohit?
Ans.: Rajpurohit was an ancient term for a priest who worked for royal family, carrying out rituals and providing advice. The Rajpurohit is a caste belonging to the hindu religion. mainly living in rajasthan, india. they follow traditions that are similar to both brahmins and rajputs.
Ques 2. What does the surname Rajpurohit mean?
Ans.: People from Rajpurohit community and belong to western rajasthan. Rajpurohit community is vegetarian community.
Ques 3.: Is Rajpurohit high caste?
Ans.: Rajpurohit are considered as upper caste and not included in the lower caste according to indian caste reservation. because Rajpurohit is one of royal rich community.
Ques 4. What is last name for Rajpurohit?
Ans.: People of Rajpurohit community is used Rajpurohit, Singh, Purohit, Kumar as a surname and female used kanwar or devi a a surnames.
Ques 5. In which state Rajpurohit population is more?
Ans.: The Rajpurohit population are found in Rajasthan (India) as well they live in many business city for business.
Ques 6. How many Rajpurohit are there in India?
Ans.: Most of Rajpurohit community live in Western India. total population of Rajpurohit is 2.5 Million approximately.
Ques 7. what is other names for Rajpurohit?
Ans.: Rajpurohit are also known as Jagirdar.
Ques 8. what is the meaning of Rajpurohit?
Ans.: The meaning of Rajpurohit is 'Priest who work for Royal Family'.
Ques 9. Who are famous Rajpurohit?
Ans.: List of Famous Personalities of Rajpurohit community.
Sant Shree 1008 Khetaramji Maharaj - Founded the second Largest Brahma Temple
Sant Shri Aatmanand Ji Maharaj - Saints and Educational Reformer
Suja Kanwar Rajpurohit - Virangana (Ladnun)
Sant Tulsa Ram Ji Maharaj - Saints
Raj K. Purohit - Indian Politician
Pinky Rajpurohit - Journalist.
Ques 10. Which caste of Rajpurohit?
Ans.: Rajpurohit is one of Brahmin community which work for royal family. Rajpurohit are not just royal Advisor but also they commander and warrior of royal forces.
Ques 11. What is the difference between Rajput and rajpurohit?
Ans.: Rajput and rajpurohit both two different community. but both have some traditional culture. Rajput and rajpurohit are complementary of each other. where Rajput are king of state there Rajput is royal Advisor.
Ques 12. Which caste of Rajpurohit?
Ans.: Rajpurohit is one of Brahmin community which work for royal family. Rajpurohit are not just royal Advisor but also they commander and warrior of royal forces.
| Popular Communities and Religions | |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Islam |
| Hinduism | Buddhism |
| Judaism | Jainism |
| Meghwal | Gurjar |
| Iyer | Khatri |
| Acharya | Hijra |
| Bafna | Sheikh |
| Oswal | Godha |
| Reddy | Marwari |
| Rajpurohit | Chaturvedi |