MODERN CLASSICS

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भारत की प्रमुख वैश्य जाति / Famous Vaishya Caste of India

Mathur Vaishya - Akhil Bhartiye Mathur Vaishya Samaj India

भारत की प्रमुख वैश्य जाति / Famous Vaishya Caste of India

The Ārya Vaiśyas or Gomatis are a Telugu speaking Vaiśya Bania Hindu caste from Andhra Pradesh. They are also found in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtraand Orissa. The people of this caste are mainly involved in business,agriculture and cow protection activities(as per Bhagavatgita). Ārya Vaiśyas are strictvegetarians.[1]Orthodox Ārya Vaiśyas follow rituals prescribed in the Vasavi Puranamulu, a text written in the late medieval times.Vasavi is the kuladevata of the Ārya Vaiśya. Here is a small List of Telugu Vaishyas.

Ārya Vaiśyas use the suffix "Gupta" in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and Chettiar in Tamil Nadu. Some members of the community are also known to use the suffix "Shreshti". Ārya Vaiśyas in Maharashtra are found in greater numbers in the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions. Almost exclusively, they speak Marathi as their mother tongue and have adopted largely Maharashtrian customs.

Name Suffix based on the location

Typical Surnames

In the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh,Chandra, Varagantis, Javaji, Battu, Peddi, Tammana, Vetcha,Rashipuram and Varanasis are some other famous surnames. However, ancestors of these families are known to speak Telugu; there are many Telugu families residing in the Telangana areas of Andhra Pradesh bordering with Maharashtra for many generations who have these surnames. They are Telugu Ārya Vaiśyas residing in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh adjacent to Maharashtra state.

In Karnataka they speak Kannada and some Telugu. Their surnames are Mummadi, Ghantoji, Jajee, Gada, Chidri, Mailapur, Ainapur, Amman, Bacha, Pola, Kotarki, Mukka, Chowdry/Chowdari,Akalwadi.

Many Gomatis have lived In Orissa for generations. Their surname are Patro, Subuddhi, Senapati, Rao and others. They speak a mixture of Oriya and Telugu.

In Maharastra, Ārya Vaiśyas' last names typically include Parsewar,Nalamwar,Mamidwar,Kotalwar,Tammewar, Banginwar, Polawar, Palkrutwar, Raiwar, Mungilwar, Gujalwar, Kankanwar, Yadawar, Pattewar, Revanwar, Raiwar, Yerremwar, Wattamwar, Bidwai, Chalikwar, Papinwar, Chidrewar Gundawar, Pampatwar, Pokalwar, and Rathkanthiwar. Some uncommon names are also found in Maharashtra. These include Kalkote,Vyawahare, Lade, Kole, Kotgire, Mahajan, Gadam, Kottur, Chidri, Ainchwar, Desu, etc.

Origin of Vaiśyas

A large number of Vaiśyas are said to have originally lived and still live in large numbers on the banks of the Godavari. One of the local names for the river is Gomati.

Ārya Vaiśya etymology

Ārya Vaiśyas, also known as Gavara Gomatis, are one of the three subsets of theGomati grouping. The other two are Kalinga Vaiśya and Thrivarnika. While Ārya Vaiśyas are vegetarians, the Kalinga Vaiśyas and Thrivarnikas are non-vegetarians. Ārya Vaiśyas are distributed throughout Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Kalinga Vaiśyas live mainly around the Srikakulam and Vizianagaramdistricts of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, whereas Thrivarnikas are small in number and reside in small pockets of the Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam,East Godavari andWarangal districts.

According to Thurston (1975)m Komti is derived from ‘’gomati’’, “possessor of cows”, and their main occupation was protecting cows. The book Religion in Andhra: a survey of religious developments in Andhra from early times up to1325 AD, page 175 mentions that the merchant classes preferred Jainism for gaining social status and respectability, and the erstwhile Banias became gomati or followers of the Gomata cult in the medieval times.

Social mobility in Medieval Andhra by BSL Hanumantha Rao, page 176, mentions that an alternative etymology for the word Komti is a "derivation of the word from gomata (Gomateshwara), the great Jaina saint, which implies that they were followers of Gomata cult or were originally Jains". The book Socio-cultural history of ancient and medieval Andhra, page 130, mentions that "The story of Vasavi, the caste goddess of the Vaisyas narrated in the Vaisya Purana appears to have definite Jain overtones".

The book Socio-cultural history of an Indian caste, by C. Dwarakanath Gupta, page 10, mentions that "the tradesmen from Gouda desa took to Jainism and adopted the Gomata cult. The word Gomata became distorted to Gomatlu, Komtulu. The word Gomati is used In Malayalam and Tamil. The Jain Vaiśyas gave up Jainism and embraced Vedic religion during its revival".

Inclusion into the Vaiśya Varna

The book Religion and public culture: encounters and identities in modern South India by John Jeya Paul and Keith E. Yandell (page 33 to 55) details the inclusion of Gomatis into the Vaiśya during the colonial times. It noted that Komtis desired to be members of the Vaiśya caste in the colonial times. However Niyogi (Brahmin) councillors who controlled the powerful Mandri Mahanad did not accept their claim.

Attempts by Gomatis to adopt orthodox Vaiśya rituals drew the hostile attention of Niyogis. When a Gomati family in Masulipatnam (Machilipatnam) announced its intention to perform the Upanayana ceremony for their son, leaders of the Mahanad invaded the house, polluted the fire and stopped the ceremony. Violent encounters along these lines leading to loss of lives were noted in 1784, 1803, 1809, 1817 and 1820.

Of the approximately 1000 Gomati families living in Masulipatnam in 1825, the Gavara gomatis (who later registered their caste name as Ārya Vaiśyas in 1905) were one of the two main Gomati groups. They had 102 gotras, which were not considered to correspond in identity with the gotras deemed appropriate for Brahmanas or Vaiśyas. From 1784 to 1825 few families organized the upanayana, but by 1825 a majority of the caste's males wore the sacred thread.

The upanayana ceremonies were officiated by the Vaidiki Brahmins who were tolerant of the wishes of their patrons. However, the Niyogis continued to mobilize the untouchables (Dalits) to riot and organized their offensives against such ceremonies. This led three gomati litigants to take their complaints to the civil court. One litigant, Mamidi Venkataryulu had studied the Dharmashastras and took a leading role in Gomati activities with regard to the upanayanams. The litigants were supported by the Vaidiki Brahmins.

The Niyogis and their lawyers attempted to destroy the Vaidiki support in court by arguing that the Vaidikis were unread in the dharma shastras, and that they supported the gomatis because they depended on Komti fees for their livelihood. In 1833 the Sadr Adalat decided in favour of the Niyogis. In 1845 the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council refused to make a formal decision.

The Magistrates of Masulipatnam continually received charges from gomatis and Niyogis and could not manage the dispute. The Magistrates attempted to solve the dispute by asking Gomatis to stop performing the rituals. The Komtis however remained unfazed by the court orders and kept going with their attempts.

By the beginning of the 20th century, it was common for the Gomatis to describe their clan membership in terms of brahmanical rishi gotras. And in the 1901 census the Gomatis - significant numbers of whom had prospered in the 19th century - were the only Telugu community who succeeded in getting the government to rank them as Vaiśyas (5). Following this inclusion, a group of Gomatis established the South India Vaisya Association in 1905.

==History== Between 1921 to 1931, the Viceroy of Madras Presidencyimplemented a commission, which helped the people in their community to register any name changes in the community. The South India Vaisya Association (1905) registered their community as Ārya Vaiśyas.(provide further details).

Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Devi Puranamulu as written in Telugu

South India is the Treasure House of many temples. Among them is Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari, a temple situated in Penugonda, a town in the West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is a fascinating multi-colored (Gali Gopuram) seven storied tower with beautiful architecture. This Penugonda Kshetram is considered the ‘Kasi of Vaiśyas' and is a holy place for Vaiśyas.

Kusuma Sresti or Setty was the Setty king of Vaiśyas, also known as Pedda Setty (Elder among Shettys), whose territory was a Vassal state of Vengi desha, which was ruled by Vishnu Vardhana (Vimaladitya Maharajulu). His capital was Penugonda (Jestasailam) city for all the 18 paraganas during the 10th and 11th centuries A.D. He and his wife Kusumamba were considered an ideal couple and led a peaceful domestic life. They worshiped Lord Siva (Nagareswara Swamy) as the part of their daily duties.

Though they had been married for many years, the couple did not have peace of mind as there was no successor to the kingdom. Their many prayers and sacrifices did not bear fruit and hence they were grief stricken. They approached their Kula guru (family Teacher) Bhaskar Acharya also a Komti who was well versed in shastras and by virtue of his profession was treated as a Gomti Bramhana. He advised them to perform Puthra Kamesti Yaga, which Dasharatha had observed.

During the auspicious hour, the couple started the yaga. The Gods were pleased and sent prasadam (blessed fruit from god) through Yagneswara (fire God). They were told that they would beget children after eating prasadam. With devotion they ate the Prasadam and within a few days the signs of pregnancy were found with Kusumamba. She expressed unusual desires, which indicated that she would give birth to children who would fight for the welfare of all.

Birth of Vasavi Devi

During spring season, there was pleasure everywhere. Amidst this beauty, Kusumamba gave birth to twins, one male the other female, on Friday the tenth of Vaisaka (Telugu month) at twilight during convergence of Uttara Nakshatra and Kanya (Virgo). The male child was named Virupaksha and the female Vasavamba. During childhood, Virupaksha showed the features of becoming a powerful king, whereas Vasavi's inclinations were towards art, architecture, adoration music, and philosophical approach.

Under the guidance of Bhaskaracharya, Virupaksha learnt the Puranas, fencing,horse riding, martial arts, archery, and statecraft, which were essential to rule his Territory. Vasavi learnt fine arts and mastered philosophy and was proud to be an intelligent woman.

Vishnu Vardhana Raju

When Virupaksha attained the proper age he married Rathnavathi, daughter of Aridhi Setty of Aelur Town. The huge gathering thought that Vasavi's marriage would one day also be observed with the same pomp and grandeur.

When King Vishnu Vardhana went on expedition to expand his empire, he visited Penugonda, where King Kusumasresty received him and took him in a procession and arranged a felicitation program in the colorfulauditorium. After Manamathan (God of Romance) threw his sweet arrows on him, Vimaladitya (Vishnu Vardhana) spotted Vasavi among the crowd and fell madly in love with her. He felt he could not live without her and was determined to marry her. He sent a minister to enquire about her. The desire of Vishnuvardhana (Vimaladitya) was like a death blow to Kusumasresty. He was neither in a position to accept nor deny the proposal. Kusumasresty was extremely distressed because the Emperor was already married, was much older, was from a different caste, and he was not in a position to prevent this from occurring.

He discussed these issues with his closest family and friends and they unanimously decided to let Vasavi decide. Vasavi frankly expressed her desire to be a Virgin throughout her life and intended not to concentrate on worldy matters.

Kusumasetti sent a denial message to king Vishnuvardhana. The king was furious and sent a Battalion with orders to attack mercilessly and to get Vasavi for him. The brave Komti's of Penugonda by using the techniques of Sama, Dhana, Bheda and finally Danda, defeated Vishnuvardana's army.

Community reaction

At this crucial juncture, Kusumasresti called for a Great Conference of the Chief of all the 18 cities and the leaders of all 714 Gotras in the presence of Komti Kula Guru Bhaskaracharya.

In the conference, there was difference of opinion. The Chiefs of 102 Gotras made a firm decision that "Those who are born must die and cowards die many times before their death but the valiant taste death but once. Even if the opponent is stronger, can't the spark burn a heap of straw? Hence, let us fight for a good cause. Whereas, the leaders of the other 612 gotras felt that the matrimonial alliance would be safer and more beneficial."

Bhaskar Acharya said: "We must safeguard our respect even at the cost of our lives". These words acted as a catalyst for Kusumasresti. Even though they formed a minority he was determined not to give his daughter Vasavi in marriage to the king. With this incident, the unity of the Komti's was broken. The Emperor, like an injuredCobra, took the lead of his huge army with strong determination to destroy his opponents. In Penugonda necessary arrangements were made with the supporters of the 102 Gotras to face the consequence.

Vasavi Devi's reaction

Vasavi, entered onto the scene and said: "Why should there be bloodshed among ourselves for the sake of a Girl? Why sacrifice the lives of soldiers for our selfish desire. It is better to give up the idea of war. Instead, let us rebel in a novel way. We can control war through non-violence and self-sacrifice. Only people with strong will power and moral strength can participate in this kind of self-sacrifice. Vasavi's new idea was delightful to her parents and they decided to act in accordance with Vasavi's directions.

Athmam Balidhana

As per the directions of Vasavi, at the holy place of Brahmakunda on the banks of Godavari, the royal servants arranged 103 Agnikundas (fire pits) in a special way. The whole city was observing that day as a festival day. Then Vasavi asked the couples of the 102 Gotras: "Will you plunge into this holy fire along with me?" Everyone of them whole heartedly gave their consent. They suspected Vasavi must be an incarnation of God and requested her to show her real nature or swarupa.

She smiled and revealed her true self, which had the glittering radiance surpassing the brightness of the sun. She said: "I am the incarnation of Adiparashakthi." To safeguard the dignity of woman and to protect Dharma, to destroy Vishnu Vardhana and to reveal to the world the magnanimity of Komti's I come here in Kaliyuga. Like Sati Deva who was insulted entered into holy fire, I too plunge into the holy fire and enter the other world. Kusumasresty during last birth was a great Saint by name Samadhi as per his aspirations he could attain salvation along with the people of 102 Gotras. That is why I asked you all to undergo Athmam Balidhana." Vasavi advised the gathering about patriotism, honesty, social service, and tolerance.

Vishnu Vardhana's death

Devi disappeared as soon as the divine words came out of her mouth and people saw her in human form. Then all of them entered into holy fire after meditating upon their Gods.

Though Vishnuvardhana felt bad Omens, he marched ahead and reached the main entrance of Penugonda. Then his detectives reported all that had happened in the city. He could not bear the great shock and his heart shattered into pieces. He fell down vomiting blood and he was no more.

The self-sacrifice of Vasavi and the end of Vishnuvardhana was the talk of the town. People condemned the deeds of Vishnuvardhana and appreciated the epoch maker Vasavi and her non-violent principle (1).

Sri Vasavi Devi's legacy

The son of Vishnuvardhana, Raja Raja Narendra rushed to Penugonda and repented about the incident. Later, Virupaksha consoled him and said: "Brother, let us learn and formulate the present and future on the strong base of past. Vasavi had come to rescue of the people without giving room for great bloodshed. Her non-violence gave a good result". Hence forth Komtis shall not fight or rule states but shall engage in service and as well wishers of others including services such as trade andagriculture.

Virupaksha visited many pilgrim centers like Kasi, Gaya and others under the guidance of komti kula guru Baskaracharya. To commemorate the pilgrimage they installed 101 lingas for each gotra in Penugonda. Then, Narendra installed a statue of Vasavi as a token of respect. From that day onwards all Komti's began performing poojas to her and she is considered as Komtikula Devatha-Vasavi Kannika Parameswari.

Vasavi's life is worth remembering because of her faith in non-violent religious values and her defense of the status of women. She became immortal because she has been mainly responsible for the propagation of the reputation of Komtis throughout the world. Vasavi is an epitome for aryan women who sacrificed her life rather than inter marry with the black skinned Dravidian kings of that time when Vaiśyas moved south, and hence the community of Komtis who followed her have now rechristened themselves and their community as Ārya Vaiśya's.Vasavi, who had rejected worldly pleasures, won the minds of Komtis and is the champion of peace and non-violence and is remembered by the faithful.

Gothras

There are 714 gotras before agnipravesham of vasavi matha now there are 102 gotrasamong Ārya Vaiśyas. They followed 102 Rishis for conducting their rituals. Surname gotras and Rishis for identification and classification for all the Ārya Vaiśyas are one and the same. The gotras is equivalent of the Sanskrit names of Rishis.

Groups of Ārya Vaiśyas became followers of particular Rishi for conducting their rituals and they claimed to be the followers of that particular Rishi. Thus they are identified by the Rishi name. And for still feature identification they use a pre-fix surname generally indicating the area from which they migrated or the profession to which they belong and other such identification.

AGASTHYASA anubha Gula, anubala, anubala Gula

ATHREYASA ARASAKULA- ARISISHTAKULA-ELISISHTAKULA- ARISETLAKULA-HARISISHTAKULA

ACHAYANASA AKRAMULAKULA- AKYAMULAKULA- AMALAKULA- ARKYAMULA

UGRASENASA KUMIRISISHTA- KUMARSISHTA- KOMARSISHTAKULA

UDHGRUSHTASA KANYAKULA- KANUKULA- KRANUKULA- KRANU

UTHAMOJASA UTHAKALAKULA-UTHAKULA- UTHASISHTAKULA- UHTAMAKULA

RUSHYASHRUNGASA ANANTHAKULA

AUSHITHYASA YANASAKULA- YAANASAKAKULA- YAANASABIKULA

GANVSA GARNAKULA

GANDHARPASA SARAKULA- SEKOTLAKULA- SEGOLLA- SAMANAKULA- SHRESHTA KUNDALA KULA

KABILASA MANDU- MANDHAKULA- HASTHAKULA- MANDAKULA

KABEEDHASA VENKALAKULA

KASYABASA GANAMUKU KULA

GUTHSASA ISHVAKU KULA

KOUNDINYASA KANALOLA- KANASRILA- KANASRILA KULA

GOUNDHEYASA KAMASISHTA

KOUSIKASA KARAKA PALA

KRUSHNASA DHANAKULA- THANANAKULA- THENUKULA

GARKYASA PRAHEENUKULA- PRAHEENIKULA- PAIPIKULA

GRUTHSAN MATHASA ESABAKULA- ESUBAKULA- ESHUBAKULA- SANNAKULA

GOPAKASA INJTHAPAKULA- GOPAKULA- KONDAKULA- KONDAKAKULA

GOUTHAMASA GANTHISEELA- GANTHASEELAKULA- GANTHASEELA- GRANTHISEELA

CHAKRAPANISA CHAKRAMULAKULA- CHAKRAMULASAKULA

CHAMARSHANASA BETHASHRESHTA- BETHAKISHTA- PATHASISHTAKULA- PATHTHASISHTAKULA

JADABARATHASA KUNDAKULA- DHURASISHTA- DHURASISHTAKULA

JADHUKARNASA CHANDRAKULA- CHANDRAMOOLA- CHANDRAMASISHTA

JAMBASOOTHANASA THRIMULA- THRIMULAKULA

JARATHKARASA SANTHAKULA- JANAKULA- JYANUKULA

JABAALISA SIRISISHTAKULA- SIRASISHTAKULA

PAPREYASA SANASISHTA- SANASISHTAKULA- SINISHETLA

JEEVANDHISA BURHTILASISHAKULA- BRUMASISHTAKULA- LRUTHTHIKULA

THARANISA THRIVIKRAMA- SISHTASA- THRIVIKRAMASISHTAKULA

THITHIRISA PAMTHAKULA- PRAHTAMAKULA- PRAVATHAKULA

THRIJADASA UPARAKULA- USIRAKULA

THAITHREYASA SITHURUBELLU- SITHRUBELLU- SITHRUBA- SITHRUBAKULA

THALPYASA PADINAKULA- PLAKAKULA- PALAKALAKULA- PADANASISHTAKULA

DHURVASASA THITHISA- THITHINAKULA- THENTHSULA- THENTHASALA- THETHANAKULA

DHEVARATHASA HAARAASIKULA

DHEVA KALKYASA USIRAKULA- DHESISHTAKULA

NARADHASA PALAKAKULA- PALAKULA,NABHILLA

NETHRA PAHTASA SANDHOKU- SANDHOKULAKULA

PARAS PARAAYANYASA DHUVVISISHTAKULA- POULATHATHSYA KULA- SRIBHUMSIKULA

PALLAVASA KANAPAKULA- KANTAKULA- KANTAASUKULA- KANTASUUKULA- KANTASTHULAKULA

PAVITHRA PAANISA DHAYASISHTAKULA- DHAYAA SISHTAKULA- DHASISHTAKULA- THAISETTAKULA- THESETLAKULA- THESISHTAKULA- THYSISHTAKULA

PAARAASARYASA KAMATHENUKULA- PATAKASEELAKULA- PANCHALAKULA- PANCHALLAKULA- PRANASEELAKULA- PRANUSEELAKULA- PRANA SEELA KULA- PAMPAALLA

PINGALASA AYANAKULA

PUNDAREEGASA ANUSISHTA- ANUSISHTAKULA- KRANUKULA- THONDIKULA

BHOODHI MASHASA DHURVADIKULA- DHULAASISHTAKULA- DHURYADAKULA- DHULASISHTAKULA- DULASIKULA- DHODAKULA- DHODILULA

POUNDRAKASA BUMSIMAMSUKULA- BUMSIMANAKULA- BROSISHTAKULA- BROSI- BROLEKAKULA

POULASTHYASA GOSEELA- UTHAMAGOSEELA- PALLALAGOOSEELA- PADUGOSEELA- SRIGOSEELA-PUNAGOSEELA- SOORYAKULA- UTHAMASEELA- PUNAGORSEELA- PATTUGOSEELA- PUNAKASEELAKULA BHEEMAGOSEELA- SATHYAGOSEELA- CHANDHIGOSEELA-

PRASEENASA VANISISHTAKULA- LENASISHTAKULA- LELISISHTAKULA

PRABHADHASA UDHVAHAKULA- PENDLIKULA- RAVISISHTAKULA

BRUHATHATHVASA PERUSISHTA- BERISISHTAKULA- BHYRUSISHTAKULA

BHODHAYANASA BHUDHIKULA- BHDHANAKULA

BHARADHVAJASA BALASISHTA- BALASESHTA- BALISISHTA

BHARGGAVASA PRUTHIVISISHTA- PRUTHIVISRESHTA

MANTHAPALASA VINNASA- VINNAKULA- VINUKULA- VENNAKULA

MAANAVASA MATHYAKULA- MANYUKULA-MARAASAKULA- MAANAACHAKULA

MAREECHASA THISHAMASISHTAKULA- THEESHMAKULA- THEESHMASISHTAKULA- THEESHMASHRESHTA

MAARKANDEYASA MONUKULA- MORUKA- MORUSA- MORKKALAKULA,MOORKULA

MUNIRAJASA PADMASISHTASA- PADMASISHTAKULA- PADMASHRESHTA

MAITHREYASA MATHTHIKULA- MATHANAKULA- MATHYASAKULA- MITHUNAKULA- MAITHRIKULAv

THOUMYASA CHANDA- CHANDHAKULA- CHANDAKAKULA- CHANKALAKULA

MOUNJAYA MUNJEEKULA- MOUNJRISA- MOUNJIKULA

MOUTHKALYASA NAABILLA- NAABEELAKULA- NAABEELASAKULA- MUNIKULA- MOOLAKULA

YAASKASA VYALAKOOLASA- VELGOLLA- VAELIGOLLA

YAGNA VALKYASA ABIMANCHIKULA

VADUGASA ANUMARSHANAKULA

VARADHANTHUSA MASANTHA- MASANTHA - MASANTHAKULA - MASHANTHAKULA

VARUNASA YELASISHTAKULA- VELASISHTAKULA- VELISISHTAKULA- SIRISISHTAKULA

VASHISHTASA VASTHI- VASTHISA- VASTHIKULA- VASTHRIKULA

VAMADEVASA UPALAKULA- UPAMAKULA- UPANAKULA- UPAMANYAKULA

VASUDEVASA BHEEMASISHTA- BHEEMASISHTAKULA- BHEEMASRESHTAKULA

VAYAVYAYA MRANGAMAKULA- VRAHASISHTAKULA- VRAKALAMULA- VRANGAMAKULA- VRANGAMULAKULA

VALMIKASA SUKALAKULA- SAKALLAKULA- SUCHALAKULA- SUGOLLAKULA

VISHVAGSHENASA UBARISISHTA- VIBARISISHTA

VISVAMITHRASA VIKRAMASISHTA- VIKRAMASISHTAKULA

VISHNUVRUNTHASA PIPPALAKULA- PUPPALAKULA

VAIROHITHYASA VASNTHA- VASANTHAKULA

VYASASA THANAKU- THANATHAKULA

SARABANKASA KRAMASISHTA- KRAMASISHTAKULA- KRAMASHRESHTAKULA

SAARGNARAVASA KUNDAKAKULA- KONDAKAKULA

SHANDILYASA THUPPALA- THUPPALAKULA

SRIVATHSASA SILAKULA- SRIRANGAKULA- SRILAKULA

SRIDHARASA SIRISHESHTA- SIRISHESHTAKULA-SRISHISHTA

SHUKLASA SRISALAKULA- SRISALLA- SRISALLAKULA

CHOWCHEYASA ILAMANCHIKULA- YALAMANCHIKULA- HELAMANCHIKULA

CHOWNAKASA KAMALAKULA- DHRUGASISHTA- DHRUGASISHTAKULA- THANATHAKULA- CHAANAKALAKULA- CHOWNAKA

SATHYASA ANTHIRAKULA- CHINTHAKULA- CHINTHAMASISHTA CHINTHYAKULA- CHINTHALA

SANAKASA SHANAKULA- SANAKULA

SANATHKUMARASA DANKARAKULA- MUTHUKULA

SANANTHANASA SAMASISHTAKULA

SAMVARTHAKASA RENDUKULA- RENTAKULA

SUKANCHANASA PUCHAKULA- PUCHAKASEELA- PUNITHA- PUNEETHASA- PUNTHAKULA

SUDHEESHANASA DHANTHAKULA- DHYANTHAKULA- DHVANTHAKULA- DHENTHAKULA- DHEVISETLA- DHONTHAKULA

SUNDHARASA INA- INAKULA- INAKOLA- VINUKULA

SUVARNASA PRODAYASAKULA- PRODAJAKULA- PROUDAAYAJA

SUBHRAMHANYASA SANTHANAKULA- SANIKTHAKULA

SOWBARNASA PUTHURUKULA- PUTHURUKSAKULA

SOWMYASA HASTHIKULA

SOWVARNASA CHUSALAKULA- SAKALLAKULA- SOOCHALAKULA- SOOKASALLAKULA- SOOSALAKULA

HARIVALGAYASA KAPATA- KURATA- KORATAKULA- GORANTAKULU

DESATELA

The same list can be found in Kannada.

Organisations

KAMS - Karnataka AryaVysya Mahasabha, Bengaluru.

KAYMS - Karnataka AryaVysya Yuvajana Mahasabha, Bengaluru. www.aryavysyaworld.net

Vasavi Penugonda Trust:responsible for developmental works and creation of a Khsetra in penugonda the only punya Kshetra for Ārya VaiśyaS link provided below

VYS - Vasavi Yujana Sangha

YMVA - Young Men's Vysya Association: Responsible for organizing Community service activities on behalf of Vysyas.

VLA - Vysya Ladies Association: Same as YMVA but organized by Vysya Women.

VH - Vysya Hostel: A Boys Hostel for students from Vysya Community.

Vysya Bhawans are organized by Vysyas at all important pilgrimage places

AVOPA - Ārya Vaiśya Officials and Professionals Association [1]

Tamil Nadu Ārya Vaiśya Maha Sabha, Chennai

Andhra Pradesh Sri Vasavi Ārya Vaiśya Maha Sabha, Hyderabad

Sri Vasavi Ārya Vaiśya Sangam,Sri Vasavi Ārya Vaiśya Yuvagana Sangam,Vasavi Club every where in Hyderabad City and every in Andhra Pradesh and also at every priligrims we have Boarding and loadging facilities to Ārya Vaiśya at low price and free of cost for poor in these Ārya Vaiśyas.

AVOGA - Ārya Vaiśya Officials and Graduates Association, Tuni, East Goadavari (dist.)

Ārya Vaiśya BavanVasavi Bhavan road - Miryalguda-508207

Ārya Vaiśya Sangam Main Road Giddalur Prakasam (dt) -523357

Kanyaka Parameshwari Temple Nalgonda Road - Miryalguda-508207, Nalgonda(dist.)

Kanyaka Parameswari Satram Near 1 town Market - Eluru 534001, West Godavari(dist.)

NRIVA (NRI VASAVI ASSOCIATION) based in USA - WWW.NRIVA.ORG

Ārya Vaiśya Yuvajana Sangham, ITown Area, Viskhapatnam-530001, Andhrapradesh, India

Ārya Vaiśya Sangham, kushaiguda, rangareddy dist,hyderabad- 500062

Vasavi clubs, All over andhrapradesh

Ārya Vaiśya Sabha, Proddatur

Anna Nagar Ārya Vaiśya Sangam, Chennai 600 040

Coimbatore Ārya Vaiśya Samajam, Coimbatore 641 001, Tamil Nadu, India

Salem Ārya Vaiśya Samajam, Salem 636002, Tamil Nadu, India

KAVYA - Hyderabad City Kalinga Vysya Association, Andhrapradesh

Ārya Vaiśya Samajam, Pondicherry 605001

Vasavi Society Inc in USA, www.vasavisociety.org

VysyaClub.com,[1] First eClub for Vysya community

aryaVysyagroup.com,[2] internet site for Vysya community about history of vasavi kanyaka parameshwari devi & gothras & temples and aryaVysya satram details

AVOPA - Ārya Vaiśya Officers and Professionals Association, Karnataka

SRI KANCHI Ārya Vaiśya SAMAJAM (Reg. NO. 62/68 & Estd:1907), Kanchipuram - 631501

Some of the Eminent Members of the Community

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - Father of the Nation. Fought for the country. (He is Gujarathi Vysya)

Potti Sriramulu- Famous for undertaking a fast-unto-death demanding the creation of Andhra State and losing his life in the process.

Konijeti Rosaiah- Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, current Governor ofTamil Nadu

Sudhir Mungantiwar - BJP President of MAharashtra / MLA (BJP) from Chandrapur Maharashtra.

Justice SD Gundewar : Justice of the Bombay High Court who led the Gundewar Commission to investigate the Bombay riots in 1992-93.

Vilas Muttemwar : Minister of States,Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representative from Nagpur.

Ramesh Gelli Founder and chairperson of the erstwhile and now defunct Global Trust Bank head quartered at Bangalore and merged with Oriental Bank of Commerce.

Kolagatla Veerabhadra Swamy - Former MLA from Vizianagaram, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao - Chairman, GMR Group, First Telugu Person in Forbes Magazine

D.H. Shankaramurthy - BJP, Chairman, Vidhana Parishath, Karnataka.

Pendekanti Venkata Subbayya- Former Governor of Karnataka

S. M. Ashwathanarayana Setty - ex Member of Legislative Council MLC fromKolar and former President, Bangarpet Town Municipality

S. N. Krishnaiah Setty - MLA from Malur and former Housing & Muzrai Minister,Government of Karnataka

Singanamala Ramesh Babu:Famous Producer in Telugu and Tamil

H.P. Manjunath- MLA from Hunsur

Sidda Ragava Rao - MLC from Ongole,AP

M.S. Partha Sarathi - Ex-MLA, Kadiri. Secretary, BJP, Andhra Pradesh.

Bangaru Usharani - MLA(INC) from Palakollu (Defeated Chiranjeevi (PRP Leader))

Madhusudan Gupta - MLA(INC)from Guntakal

K NAGESHWAR - MLC from Hyderabad

TG Venkatesh - MLA(INC)from Kurnool

Vellampalli Srinivas - MLA(PRP)from Vijayawada East

Anna Rambabu - MLA (PRP)from Giddalur

Sriram RajGopal (Tataiah) - MLA (TDP) from Jaggaiahpet

CH Ramakotaiah - MLA(TDP)from Nuziveedu

Madan Yerawar - MLA (BJP) from yavatmal Maharashtra

Dr.Anant Labhsetwar, First person from India to own a Bank in the USA

Gundaiah Setty, - MLC ( BJP) Bangalore Graduates Constituency, Karnataka

Rajesh Setty, Author, Angel Investor, Santa Clara, California, USA.

Chandu Kumar Potti - Industrialist, Founder & Chairman of VERSATILE Group

C P B Prasad -Visual Artist

Sri Palasamudram - CEO, MobiDEOS, Milpitas, CA

Who Are You

Have you ever wondered just what it id that makes you,you?If all your memories were to fade away,would your identity dissolve
along with them? Would friends and family
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first received serious consideration in thr
17th century by the early British empiricist
john Locke's 'memory theory',a person's
identity only reaches as far as their memory extends into the past.

Abhinn Shyam Gupta - A Mathur Vaishya Player

Mathur Vaishya - Akhil Bhartiye Mathur Vaishya Samaj India


Abhinn Shyam Gupta - A Mathur Vaishya Player


Abhinn Shyam Gupta (born in Allahabad October 22, 1979) is a male badminton player from India. Presently he lives in City of Allahabad and is a former national champion in singles. Gupta played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's singles, losing in the round of 32 to Park Tae-sang of Korea.

Gupta received Arjuna Award for his contribution to the Indian badminton

Education and Profession 
Abhinn is graduate in B.Com. from Allahabad University, Allahabad. Currently, he is employed with Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Subedar Terminal, Allahabad as Dy. Manager.


Records 
Abhinn is a Limca book record holder in 2004. He is the first shuttler of India who becomes national champion in all the categories viz., mini, sub-junior, junior (twice), and senior (twice).

Major participation 
Common Wealth Games-Kualalampur – 1998
World Championship-Copenhagen – 1999
French Super Series 2001 - Winner
Seville – 2001
Manchester – 2002
Asian Games-Busan – 2002
Birmingham – 2003
World Olympics-Athens Olympic – 2004
U.S.A. (Qualified for the World Championship) – 2005

About Mathurvaishay Samaj History :

Mathur Vaishya - Akhil Bhartiye Mathur Vaishya Samaj India

About Mathurvaishay Samaj History : 

इतिहासः सन १८८७ में ग्राम बाह , जिला आगरा उत्तरप्रदेश में आयोजित प्रतिनिधि सम्मेलन जिसकी अध्यक्षता शमसाबाद निवासी स्व. गणेशीलाल गुप्त ने की थी इन्हें ही वर्तमान महासभा का जन्मदाता कहा जा सकता है। आज कई सम्मेलनों और अधिवेशनो से प्राप्त अनुभव और परिपक्वता से परिपुष्ट महासभा पूर्ण आत्मविश्वास के साथ प्रगति पथ पर गतिमान है। देश व विदेश में बसा हुआ प्रत्येक माथुरवैश्य इसके विधान की परिधि मे है और दिन-प्रतिदिन माथुरवैश्य परिवार महासभा से जुड़ने में एक विशेष गौरव का अनुभव करते हैं।

स्वरूप : संगठन की दृष्ठि से महासभा माथुरवैश्य समाज की एकमात्र शिरोमणि संस्था है जा सम्पूण माथुरवैश्य समाज का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है। यह अब त्रिस्तरीय संगठन है जिसमें शीर्ष पर स्वंय महासभा है जो महासभाध्यक्ष के नेतृत्व में केन्द्रीय मंत्रिपरिषद् , महासभा कार्यसमिति एवं विभिन्न समितियों के माध्यम से अपनी गतिविधियों का संचालन करती है। संगठन को विस्तृत आधार प्रदान करने तथा स्थानीय इकाई एवं महासभा के मध्य एक सृदृढ कडी की भूमिका प्रतिपादन करने हेतु देशभर में मण्डलों का गठन किया है। स्थानीय इकाई के रूप में शाखा सभा व महिला मण्डल हैं और उनकी सहायतार्थ स्थानीय सेवादल हैं। वर्तमान में शाखा सभाएं , महिला मण्डल एवं सेवादल सारे देश में कार्यरत हैं।

सहयोगीसंगठन : 
केन्द्रीयमहिलामण्डलः स्वसमाज के महिला वर्ग के उत्थान व विकासार्थ तथा समाज में उसे उचित सम्मान दिलाने की दृष्टि से महिलाओं का एक संगठन महासभा के अंतर्गत कार्यरत्‌ है।
सेवादलः इसी प्रकार युवा वर्ग के उत्थान व विकास के लिए तथा महासभा की विभिन्न गतिविधियों के क्रियान्वयन हेतु महासभा का एक सेवादल संगठन है।
कार्यसम्पादनः महासभा के उद्देश्यों को ध्यान में रखते हुए महासभा की कार्यसमिति , महासभा प्रतिनिधि सम्मेलन तथा महासभा अधिवेशन में समाज हित में जो भी प्रस्ताव पारित होते हैं उन्हें मंत्रिपरिषद् विभिन्न उपसमितियों व अपने सहयोगी संगठनों के माध्यम से कार्य रूप् में परिणित कराती है। समय-समय पर आयोजित मंत्रिपरिषद् समीक्षा करती है और यदि कोई गतिरोध है तो उसे दूर करने का प्रयत्न करती है।

Mathur Vaishya - Akhil Bhartiye Mathur Vaishya Samaj India

माथुरवैश्य गौत्र / Mathur Vaishya Gotra

S. No.	Clan Name	Business Type		S. No.	Clan Name	Business Type
01	Annawaria, अनवरिया	Food Grain		02	Athabariya, अठबरिया / अठबैया	Vedas
03	Arabhariya, अरबहरया	Bow & Arrow		04	Akharwar, अखरवार	Worship offerings
05	Alampuria, अलापुरिया / आलमपुरिया	Architect Material		06	Etiwar, ऐतिवार	Cannibas Resin
07	Oahawar, ओहावार	Conches		08	Auriya, औरिया	Ghee (Butter)
09	Theksere, ेकसेरे	Boat		10	Pengoria, पैंगोरिया	Books (Science & Fiction)
11	Pachadhari, पचाधरी	Art (Readymade)		12	Panwaria, पनबरिया	Plant Leaves
13	Paroliya, पारौलिया	Betting		14	Panniwar, पन्नीवार	Language Learning Tool
15	Pipraiya, पिपरैया	Wood		16	Suraiya, सुरैया	Music Instruments
17	Sanwasit, संवासित	Cosmetics		18	Sujanpuria,सुजानपुरिया	Colors
19	Sudaisak, सुदैसक	Diamond		20	Senkda, सेंकड़ा	Copper
21	Soni, सोनी	Jweller		22	Sandilya, साडिल्य	Cap & Turban
23	Samasin, समासिन	Dance Costumes		24	Sakriwar, साकरीवार	Jaggery
25	Shanichara, शनिचरा	Oil		26	Shalya, शल्या	Medical Equipments
27	Shiroiya, शिरोइया	Mirror		28	Shambashah,शम्भाशाह	Theatre
29	Raipuria, रैपुरिया	Iron		30	Rainguriya, रैनगुरिया	Cart
31	Rampuria, रमपुरिया	Ayurvedic products		32	Rainduha, रैदेहुआ	Chariot
33	Ramberiya, रामबेरिया	Ramayan		34	Revadi, रेवाड़ी	Sweets
35	Bagula, बगुला	Mustard		36	Baraiya, बरैया	Honey
37	Bagbular, बगबुलार	Berry		38	Bachharwar, बछरवार	Cattle
39	Balaiwar, बलाईवार	Health Supplements		40	Bansalas, बंसलवार	Cloth
41	Bariwar, बारीवार	Cotton		42	Basoriya, बासोरिया	Bamboo
43	Babarpuria, बाबरपुरिया	Hunting Equipments		44	Bandesiya, बन्देसिया	Teak, Rose Wood
45	Badlas, बादलस	Horse		46	Bamaniya, बामनियां	Dry Fruits
47	Badua, बादउआ	Aroma		48	Virehua, विरेहुआ	Dumbbell
49	Virthariya, विरथरिया	Arrow Targets		50	Viroriya, विरोरिया	Howdah
51	Gajpuria, गजपुरिया	Transporter		52	Gidoriya, गिंदौलिया / गिदौरिया	Binoculars
53	Gangalas, गांगलस	Flower		54	Gulia, गुलिया	Water Vessel
55	Ganpati, गणपति	Fruits		56	Guteriya, गुटेरिया	Dice Games (e.g. Chaturaji)
57	Gotanlas, गोतनलस	Robes		58	Golas, गोलस	Milk & milk prodcts
59	Jatua, जटुआ	Hair Products		60	Jabrewa, जबरेवा	Tooth Powder
61	Jigariya, जिगारिया	Culinary Herbs (Digestive)		62	Jiroliya, जिरौलिया	Cumin Seed
63	Jigarwar, जिगरवार	Money Lender		64	Katheriya, कठैरिया	Sword
65	Kashiwar, काशीवार	Jaree (Silk)		66	Kuteriya, कुटेरिया	Axe, Rammer
67	Kutwariya, कुतवरिया	Box & Vault		68	Kachchlas, कच्छलस / कठछारस	Spices
69	Katrauliya, कतरौलिया	Pulley		70	Kankatia, कनकतिया	Weaving Thread
71	Katas, कातस	Ignition Material		72	Kothia, कोठिया	Lacquer ware
73	Mohaniya, मोहनियॉं	Trap & Cage		74	Modi, मोदी	Grocer
75	Merothiya, मैरोठिया	Knitting Material		76	Madhawar, मढ़ावार	Sorghum
77	Mathesuriya, माठेसुरिया	Flute & Pungi (Blow Pipe)		78	Murwaria, मुरवारिया	Pickle & Related products
79	Mahamaniya, महामनियॉं	Ivory		80	Mahawar, महावार	Calenders
81	Mandalas, माडलस	Magic Tools		82	Bhesanwar, भेसनवार	Cattle Feed
83	Bhatarkotia, भतरकोठिया	Building Material		84	Bhabhalpuria,भभालपुरिया	Mineral Goods
85	Bhadrauliya, भदरौलिया	Umbrella		86	Chandalas, चॉदलस	Lantern
87	Chaudahrana, चौदहराना	Smoking Pipe		88	Chausia, चौसिया	Areca Nut
89	Laghua, लघउआ	Photo Material		90	Therahmaniya,तैरहमनिया	Buddhist Text - Tipitaka
91	Tainguriya, तैनगुरिया	Latex Products		92	Ghagharwar, घाघरवार	Bride Dress
93	Khobadiya, खोबड़िया	Protective Gears		94	Khuteriya, खुटैटिया	Rope Halter
95	Fanjoloya, फंजोलिया	Basmati Rice		96	Farsaiya, फरसैया	Knife, Sickle
97	Hathkatia, हतकतिया / हथकटिया	Weaving Tools		98	Jayadeva, जयदेवा	Maths Learning Tools
99	Doneriya, दोनेरिया	Cup & Plates		100	Niboriya, निबौरिया	Preservatives
101	Naugaiya, नौगैया	Astrological Gems		102	Nirjawar, निरजावार	Stain Remover
103	Ghunnpuria, गुन्पुरिया	Insecticides

माथुरवैश्य समाज के प्रमुख पत्र पत्रिकायें ( Mathurvaishya Magzines )

Mathur Vaishya - Akhil Bhartiye Mathur Vaishya Samaj India

समाज के प्रमुख पत्र पत्रिकायें ( Mathurvaishya Magzines )

माथुरवैश्य समाज के प्रमुख पत्र पत्रिकायें ( Mathurvaishya Magzines )


माथुरवैश्य दर्पण    माथुरवैश्य जागृति    माथुरवैश्य बन्धु
Mathurvaishya Darpan    Mathurvaishya Jagrati    Mathurvaishya Bandhu

    
माथुरवैश्य चित्रण    माथुरवैश्य चेतना   
Mathurvaishya Chitran    Mathurvaishya Chetna    

About Mathur Vaishya (Baniya) Community and its History

Mathur Vaishya - Akhil Bhartiye Mathur Vaishya Samaj India

About Mathur Vaishya (Baniya) Community and its History

MathurVaishya (Hindi: माथुरवैश्य), is a sub-caste of Vaishya, a Hindu caste. They are also referred as Mathuria (Vaishya).


Origins
According to the Hindu theology, Lord Brahma, the Creator, created the four Varnas. Also as per the oldest mention of the varna system in the Purusha sukta of Rigveda 10.90.12,[1] "... his two thighs were the Vaishya, ... born". According to the Indian caste system, Vanika (Sanskrit) or Bania (Hindi) is a trader or merchant belonging to the business class. They are also referred to as Vaish. Yellow color is associated with Vaish. Gupta is the most widely used surname of Vaish, and perhaps symbolizes the highly prosperous period of the pre-6th century A.D. when India occupied half of the world economy


History :

The Mathuria Vaish sub-caste of the Vaish were a part of trading community in Mathura until around 1018 CE. During the ancient period, Mathura was an economic hub, located at the junction of very important caravan routes. Mathura had historical links with Bateshwar, which is also located on the banks of river Yamuna. Bateshwar was founded by the king Śũrasena grandfather of lord Krishna according to legends. River Yamuna flow around Bateshwar in shape of Bel Patra (Aegle marmelos).

According to history, Mahmud Ghaznavi destroyed and plundered the temple city of Thanesar and massacred its inhabitants in 1014 CE. Mahmud Ghaznavi's army brought to Ghazni 20,000 captives, and much wealth. Then, in 1018, when the news of his imminent attack on Mathura broke out, panic spread in the city, causing mass migration from city of Mathura. One group of the business community (approximately 100 families) rushed to escape southwards along the bank of River Yamuna (about 100 km journey) to Bateshwar (and surrounding area Bah, Jarar). These migrants from Mathura came to be known as Mathuria Vaishya (Vaishya, who came from Mathura), who were named as Mathur Vaishya[4] in British census.Mathur Vaish have no connection with the Mathur (including so called Mathur Merchants) sub-caste of Kayastha, as well as Mathuria from other Varna apart from sharing the same ancestral homeland in the Mathura kingdom. Mathuria Vaish used to wear the sacred thread, which is the mark of the Dwija or twice-born.

Since Mathur Vaish were forced by circumstances to leave most of their belongings back home in Mathura, most of them became poor. They could not retrieve their belongings afterwards, as almost the whole city was burned to ashes by the invaders. They restarted their lives with small business opportunities. With the passage of time and broadening of opportunities, they followed other professions along with trading. Some of them moved to nearby village Samugarh (across the river Uttagan), now known as Fatehabad. Over time, the migration range widened to nearby villages Pinahat, IradatNagar and Shamsabad. During early part of British period (1804-1858 CE), Mathur Vaish took further steps in migration and moved beyond the northern bank of Yamuna (Shikohabad, Chandwar Nagar, Sirsaganj) and the southern bank of the Chambal (Ambah, Porsa, Morena) & south-west of ephemeral rivers Parbati / Banganga / Uttagan & Gambhiri / Khari-nadi (Dholpur, Mania)

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Chandwar Nagar is located on the bank of river Yamuna and is south of current Firozabad city. Mathur Vaishya left Chandwar Nagar (only area of their homeland) where they deserted en masse because of frequents dacoity. With the introduction of railways, Mathur Vaishya also migrated to big cities like Kanpur, Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad. Now they are spread all over India and some abroad too.

The Mathur Vaishya population is still well below a million. Firozabad has highest Mathur Vaishya population, followed by Agra. Most of the Mathur Vaishya in Firozabad are associated with the glass bangles business. In Firozabad, Mathur Vaishya are also referred to as Mathuria. Mr. Russel mentions that subcastes are of the usual local or territorial type, as ... Mathuria, and so on. Most of Mathur Vaishya use Gupta as their surname, while others write their Gotra as surname.

The Mathur Vaishya speak Hindi or BrajBhasha, a dialect of Hindi spoken by people who evolved around the banks of Yamuna river. Mathur Vaishya have traditionally been strictly vegetarian and non-alcoholic, though some have changed in the modern times. Mathur Vaishya worship deities Rama, Krishana, Shiva, Hanuman, Durga, Ganesha & Laxmi. Mathur Vaishya used to (even now) make a visit to the Mata KAILA devi temple at Karauli, Rajasthan to obtain blessing of Kuldevi after an auspicious occasion.

Distinct features about Mathur Vaishya, unlike some other Vaishya communities are:

    Mathur Vaishya's initial migration from their home land was invariably to the big cities.
    Mathur Vaishya did not adopt or convert to other religions (including Jainism), despite surrounding areas under severe influence.

    The clan (exogamous division, also known as Gotra in non-Brahamin) nomenclature was derived from trading business of family's head in Mathura.

Aloo (potato) Ka Rasa is an integral part of dinner meal, and cooked at least once a week in Mathuria Vaishya's home (probably exclusively). Aloo Ka Rasa is basically a sour yoghurt-based Indian curry or gravy primarily consisting of a sour yoghurt and water base thickened with boiled potato. Various herbs and spices (turmeric powder, corainder leaves, cumin seed etc.) are added to the 'Rasa' to give it a very distinct flavour.

Mathur vaish Community organization

Mathur Vaishya - Akhil Bhartiye Mathur Vaishya Samaj India

Mathur vaish  Community organization

Mathur vaish have an all India organization called Akhil Bharatiya Mathur Vaish Mahasabha which was founded in 1887 CE,(and also a women organisation called Mahila Sammelan), having its office in all big cities of India, and main offices at Agra & Jaipur. About 1970 CE, reforms were mooted in community again. It was suggested that the remarriage and rehabilitation of widows be permitted, and there was renewed demand for abolition of dowry, which continue to hurt community like double edged sword. Following are some of publications about community in Hindi language:

S. No.	Name		S. No.	Name		S. No.	Name
01	Mathurvaishya Bandhu		02	Mathurvaishya Chetna		03	Mathurvaishya Chitran
04	Mathurvaishya Darpan		05	Mathurvaishya Jagrati		06	Mathurvaishya Hiteshi

Mathur Vaish as a community have progressed tremendously. Today many of them are successful too, and moving up the ladder in business graph of India. In pre-independent British India, they actively participated in freedom struggle.There were few MLA(Member of Legislative Assembly), MLC (Member of Legislative Council) and Mayor from Mathur Vaishya community, who represented the constituencies of Jhansi, Shikohabad, Fatehabad & Agra before caste polarization in Indian politics. In independent India, the initial preference among educated ones were professions of Doctor & Teacher. With the boom in outsourcing opportunities in India, Engineering has become the preferred profession among educated ones. In recent times, they are well placed in Corporate India

Mathur Vaishya Clan system ( Mathur Vaishya Gotra and Type of Business)

Mathur Vaishya - Akhil Bhartiye Mathur Vaishya Samaj India

Mathur Vaishya 

Mathur Vaishya Clan system ( Mathur Vaishya Gotra and Type of Business) 

Mathuria Vaishya ancestors in Mathura were wholesale traders, who were engaged in businesses of a variety of items including food grains, cloth, kitchen wares, gold, medicines, health supplements, beauty care products, building materials, wood, plant leaves, arms. Hence, the clan system was derived to preserve identity of family tree. Few more clans increased, as bigger clans got sub-divided. The comedy of error (misspellings) also helped to add few more clans. People from same clan were Gotriya brother and sistser. Later, Khandan was defined as seven contiguous generations through unbroken male siblings of a clan.

S. No.	Clan Name	Business Type		S. No.	Clan Name	Business Type
01	Annawaria, अनवरिया	Food Grain		02	Athabariya, अठबरिया / अठबैया	Vedas
03	Arabhariya, Hindi:अरबहरया	Bow & Arrow		04	Akharwar, Hindi: अखरवार	Worship offerings
05	Alampuria, Hindi:अलापुरिया / आलमपुरिया	Architect Material		06	Etiwar, Hindi: ऐतिवार	Cannibas Resin
07	Oahawar, Hindi: ओहावार	Conches		08	Auriya, Hindi: औरिया	Ghee (Butter)
09	Theksere, Hindi: ेकसेरे	Boat		10	Pengoria, Hindi: पैंगोरिया	Books (Science & Fiction)
11	Pachadhari, Hindi: पचाधरी	Art (Readymade)		12	Panwaria, Hindi: पनबरिया	Plant Leaves
13	Paroliya, Hindi: पारौलिया	Betting		14	Panniwar, Hindi: पन्नीवार	Language Learning Tool
15	Pipraiya, Hindi: पिपरैया	Wood		16	Suraiya, Hindi: सुरैया	Music Instruments
17	Sanwasit, Hindi: संवासित	Cosmetics		18	Sujanpuria, Hindi:सुजानपुरिया	Colors
19	Sudaisak, Hindi: सुदैसक	Diamond		20	Senkda, Hindi: सेंकड़ा	Copper
21	Soni, Hindi: सोनी	Jweller		22	Sandilya, Hindi: साडिल्य	Cap & Turban
23	Samasin, Hindi: समासिन	Dance Costumes		24	Sakriwar, Hindi: साकरीवार	Jaggery
25	Shanichara, Hindi: शनिचरा	Oil		26	Shalya, Hindi: शल्या	Medical Equipments
27	Shiroiya, Hindi: शिरोइया	Mirror		28	Shambashah, Hindi:शम्भाशाह	Theatre
29	Raipuria, Hindi: रैपुरिया	Iron		30	Rainguriya, Hindi:रैनगुरिया	Cart
31	Rampuria, Hindi: रमपुरिया	Ayurvedic products		32	Rainduha, Hindi: रैदेहुआ	Chariot
33	Ramberiya, Hindi:रामबेरिया	Ramayan		34	Revadi, Hindi: रेवाड़ी	Sweets
35	Bagula, Hindi: बगुला	Mustard		36	Baraiya, Hindi: बरैया	Honey
37	Bagbular, Hindi: बगबुलार	Berry		38	Bachharwar, Hindi:बछरवार	Cattle
39	Balaiwar, Hindi: बलाईवार	Health Supplements		40	Bansalas / Bansalwar, Hindi: बंसलवार	Cloth
41	Bariwar, Hindi: बारीवार	Cotton		42	Basoriya, Hindi: बासोरिया	Bamboo
43	Babarpuria, Hindi:बाबरपुरिया	Hunting Equipments		44	Bandesiya, Hindi:बन्देसिया	Teak, Rose Wood
45	Badlas, Hindi: बादलस	Horse		46	Bamaniya, Hindi:बामनियां	Dry Fruits
47	Badua, Hindi: बादउआ	Aroma		48	Virehua, Hindi: विरेहुआ	Dumbbell
49	Virthariya, Hindi: विरथरिया	Arrow Targets		50	Viroriya, Hindi: विरोरिया	Howdah
51	Gajpuria, Hindi: गजपुरिया	Transporter		52	Gidoriya, Hindi: गिंदौलिया / गिदौरिया	Binoculars
53	Gangalas, Hindi: गांगलस	Flower		54	Gulia, Hindi: गुलिया	Water Vessel
55	Ganpati, Hindi: गणपति	Fruits		56	Guteriya, Hindi: गुटेरिया	Dice Games (e.g. Chaturaji)
57	Gotanlas, Hindi: गोतनलस	Robes		58	Golas, Hindi: गोलस	Milk & milk prodcts
59	Jatua, Hindi: जटुआ	Hair Products		60	Jabrewa, Hindi: जबरेवा	Tooth Powder
61	Jigariya, Hindi: जिगारिया	Culinary Herbs (Digestive)		62	Jiroliya, Hindi: जिरौलिया	Cumin Seed
63	Jigarwar, Hindi: जिगरवार	Money Lender		64	Katheriya, Hindi: कठैरिया	Sword
65	Kashiwar, Hindi: काशीवार	Jaree (Silk)		66	Kuteriya, Hindi: कुटेरिया	Axe, Rammer
67	Kutwariya, Hindi: कुतवरिया	Box & Vault		68	Kachchlas, Hindi:कच्छलस / कठछारस	Spices
69	Katrauliya, Hindi:कतरौलिया	Pulley		70	Kankatia, Hindi:कनकतिया	Weaving Thread
71	Katas, Hindi: कातस	Ignition Material		72	Kothia, Hindi: कोठिया	Lacquer ware
73	Mohaniya, Hindi: मोहनियॉं	Trap & Cage		74	Modi, Hindi: मोदी	Grocer
75	Merothiya, Hindi: मैरोठिया	Knitting Material		76	Madhawar, Hindi: मढ़ावार	Sorghum
77	Mathesuriya, Hindi:माठेसुरिया	Flute & Pungi (Blow Pipe)		78	Murwaria, Hindi:मुरवारिया	Pickle & Related products
79	Mahamaniya, Hindi:महामनियॉं	Ivory		80	Mahawar, Hindi: महावार	Calenders
81	Mandalas, Hindi: माडलस	Magic Tools		82	Bhesanwar, Hindi:भेसनवार	Cattle Feed
83	Bhatarkotia, Hindi:भतरकोठिया	Building Material		84	Bhabhalpuria, Hindi:भभालपुरिया	Mineral Goods
85	Bhadrauliya, Hindi:भदरौलिया	Umbrella		86	Chandalas, Hindi: चॉदलस	Lantern
87	Chaudahrana, Hindi:चौदहराना	Smoking Pipe		88	Chausia, Hindi: चौसिया	Areca Nut
89	Laghua, Hindi: लघउआ	Photo Material		90	Therahmaniya, Hindi:तैरहमनिया	Buddhist Text - Tipitaka
91	Tainguriya, Hindi: तैनगुरिया	Latex Products		92	Ghagharwar, Hindi:घाघरवार	Bride Dress
93	Khobadiya, Hindi: खोबड़िया	Protective Gears		94	Khuteriya, Hindi: खुटैटिया	Rope Halter
95	Fanjoloya, Hindi: फंजोलिया	Basmati Rice		96	Farsaiya, Hindi: फरसैया	Knife, Sickle
97	Hathkatia, Hindi: हतकतिया / हथकटिया	Weaving Tools		98	Jayadeva, Hindi: जयदेवा	Maths Learning Tools
99	Doneriya, Hindi: दोनेरिया	Cup & Plates		100	Niboriya, Hindi: निबौरिया	Preservatives
101	Naugaiya, Hindi: नौगैया	Astrological Gems		102	Nirjawar, Hindi: निरजावार	Stain Remover
103	Ghunnpuria, Hindi:गुन्पुरिया	Insecticides

Obviously, the clan was very divergent. Some of clan names seems common in other varna, castes and / or sub-castes. Vaishya are those whose mind is engaged by the VISHAYA. VISHAYA means, subject or specialization or professional knowledge. When a product is sold in volume at consistent basis, it becomes profession. Hence, these migrants from Mathura were Vaishya from time immemorial in true spirit of Vedas. Some of descendents, from some of clans left Bateshwar area and / or joined their earlier relatives, as life was tough and business aveneues were limited. This has caused some clans big (e.g. Baccharwar), while some small (e.g. Basoriya). In case of adoption, both clan (bio-logical as well adopting) parents linkage was considered. However, marriages are forbidden within two degrees on the biological mother's side, and seven on the bio-logical father. The adopting father gotra becomes gotra of adopted child. Widow re-marriage was not allowed, however widower re-marriage was allowed.
As life moved forward, there was additions in clan (clan names ending with letter 'AL') of those Vaishya of erstwhile Mathura (engaged in businesses mentioned below at time of joining), who could not join them earlier. These following clans were added generations later, when they arrived in Bateshwar area.

t time of joining), who could not join them earlier. These following clans were added generations later, when they arrived in Bateshwar area. 

S. No.	Clan Name	Business Type		S. No.	Clan Name	Business Type
01	Kotwal, Hindi:कोतवाल	Confiscated Goods		02	Kaushal, Hindi:कौशल	Astronomy Yantra (Instruments)
03	Bachhal, Hindi:बाछल	Metal

In past, Mathur Vaishya did not marry, if any of four Gotra (of Father, Maternal Uncle, Grandmother & Maternal Grandmother) matched among themselves. The reasoning for same was the belief; that many years ago their elders belonged to one clan and hence are blood related brothers and sisters. This worked perfectly for centuries, as there were more than 100 clans. However, with imbalance in clan sizes and desire for specific type of lifemate in the community, forced a change in custom. Now only matching of Gotra of Father & Maternal Uncle is checked, along with check of bride / groom swapping on father's side among living generations (e.g. Bride's brother can not marry Groom's sister in future). Despite the above mentioned additions in community centuries ago, the community over these years has become localized, and may suffer in future the effects of DNA recessive mutations. According to tradition, the dasa are said to be the close relatives of Mathur Vaishya having non-Mathur Vaishya spouse & their descendants, though this concept is a thing of the past now