Sarola Brahmin
| Sarola\Saryul\Serul | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Brahmin |
| Religions |  Hinduism |
| Languages | Garhwali, Kumaoni, Hindi, Sanskrit |
| Populated states | Uttarakhand, India |
| Related groups | • Indo-Aryan people • Pahari people • Garhwali people • Kumaoni people • Khas people |
Sarola Brahmin, also called Saryul and Serul is a Garhwali Brahmin sub-caste from Uttarakhand, India. Sarola Brahmins were the earliest authenticated Brahmin castes in the then small Garhwal Kingdom 1200 years ago. The capital of this kingdom was Chandpur Garhi and twelve castes of Brahmins were settled in twelve villages surrounding the capital. Each of this Brahmin faction have their own Kuladevata or Kuladevi. They were settled as rajpurohits, royal astrologers, priests, cooks, gurus, and as royal advisors. Along with this they were also designated the task of cooking food on auspicious occasions and also on royal occasions by the King of Garhwal, thus named "Sarola" (Garhwali for cook). These twelve villages were collectively known as "Bara Than" meaning "Barah Sthan", and the Brahmins living in these villages were known as "Sarola" Brahmins. Later the relatives of these Brahmins who joined them in Garhwal were also known as "Sarola Brahmins".
The original twelve Sarola Brahmin castes[1]are as follows:
- Semwal from Semgaon village
- Dimri from Dimmar village
- Nautiyal from Nauti village
- Thapliyal from Thapli village
- Khanduri from Khandura village
- Kothiyal from Kothi village
- Maithani from Maithana village
- Gairola from Gairoli village
- Raturi from Ratura village
- Hatwal from Hatgaon village
- Semalti from Semalta village
- Chamoli from Chamola village
See also
References
- ^ Saklani, Atul (1987). The History of a Himalayan Princely State: Change, Conflicts, and Awakening: an Interpretative History of Princely State of Tehri Garhwal, U.P., A.D. 1815 to 1949 A.D. Durga Publications. pp. not specified. OCLC 17918157.