Detha

Detha, or (Detho is used to describe a single person from Detha clan)Detha is a Charan clan (gotra) in Sindh province of Pakistan, and in Indian states of Rajasthan, and Gujarat.

History
Dethas were mainly centred in Sindh (Pakistan) in the areas of Tharparkar and Umerkot where Dethas were closely associated with the Sodha Rajputs. The largest jagir of Kharoda, located 3 miles north-east of Umerkot, was granted to Japhji Detha in 1225 AD (VS 1282) by the ruler of Umerkot, Rana Jaibhrama. Japhji Detha had aided the Rana in expansion of the kingdom.

Post-independence
After independence and partition of India, many Hindu communities migrated to India but a substantial number remained in Pakistan. Due to clan exogamy, remaining Dethas of Sindh have to find matches with other Charan families in India for the marriage of their children.

Kuldevi
Dethas worship Deval Mata as their Kuldevi (patron goddess) whose main-temple is located in Kharoda village of Sindh, Pakistan.

Notable people

 * Vijaydan Detha
 * Chandi Dan Detha
 * Swami Swarupdas