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Munankarmi (Munakarmi/मुनंकर्मी)

Introduction

This clan system was originated in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal during Malla dynasty. It is one of the clan of the higher caste system in Newar Community (which goes along with Shrestha, Joshi, Baidhya, and so on.)

Background

Before 1769, they were called Chetriya/Kshetri/Chhetri (warrior) of Newar Caste System and placing themselves in higher -caste aristocratic Kshatriyas for serving the nation and people. Hence, they are a (sub) clan made of the Chhathariya caste system and their descendants still worship SWORD along with other gods and goddess during their main festival called Dashain. It is very tiny sub-clan of Newar Caste System located precisely in Kathmandu Valley and locally in Bhaktapur. After Shah Dynasty’s take over, this clan continued to serve people as merchants and/or traders. They also have Guthis (clan organization) for social purposes and promotion of festivals & rituals.