User talk:Kulkarniv

What significance does the Gram Daiwat has on classifying the Deshastha clans ? I am just curious. Jonathansammy (talk) 17:57, 12 March 2012 (UTC)

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Hi Jonathon Sammy

In similar vein as the Family Diety, the Village Diety has the potential to string through various surnames eminating from the same region if not the village. I am thinking specificity, in this case may add to identification and cataloguing of the various Deshasta Brahmins.

Hello Mr/Ms Kulkarni, Since the village deity is, as the term suggests, specific to that village, then aren't we just duplicating the same information ? shouldn't the village name be enough for classification ? Of course, You may be right if brahmins in the same village worship different gram daiwats? Do you know of any case ? Regards.Jonathansammy (talk) 00:04, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

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Hi JS

Yes, I am referring to the fact that A village Diety may be worshipped by more than one group of Brahmins. Although, I have not researched this enough. Will attempt to get the info next time I am in a position to do so.