Agnihotri
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Agnihotri is an Indian Brahmin surname derived from the Sanskrit word Agnihotra. The term Agnihotri originally referred to the Brahmins who maintained the sacred fire during the fire rituals.[1] They carried a number of Kshatriya traits, which included aggression, warfare and valor; also, serenity, prudence and patience. Lord Parashurama known to be one of them to done this. They have largest population in Village Sarha of district farrukhabad in state of Uttar Pradesh. They are mostly engaged in farming and business works as per reports.
People with this surname include:
- Atul Agnihotri (born 1970), Bollywood actor
- Bharat Agnihotri (born 1953), member of the Alberta Liberal Party.
- Mezhathol Agnihothri (born 4th century AD), Shrauta High Priest who revived the ancient traditions of Yaagam in Bharatam
- Rati Agnihotri (born 1960), veteran Indian actress
- Shiv Narayan Agnihotri (born 1850), founder of the Deva Samaj
- Apurva Agnihotri, Indian actor
- Vivek Agnihotri, Indian Bollywood director
- Shilpa Saklani Agnihotri (born 1962), television actress
- Satish K. Agnihotri (born 1956), Madras high court judge
References[edit]
- ^ Shibani Roy; S. H. M. Rizvi (2002). Encyclopaedia of Indian surnames. B.R. p. 6. ISBN 978-81-7646-247-1.
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