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'''Karki''' is a family surname in [[Nepal]] and the Himalayan Region of Darjeeling, Sikkim and Assam. |
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== Karkis in the world == |
== Karkis in the world == |
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Karki as a surname is found in places as diverse as Australia, Turkey, Armenia along with places like Finland. This has been seen in social networking sites like Facebook, where Karkis from different countries are surprised to see such similar surnames at such different |
Karki as a surname is found in places as diverse as Australia, Turkey, Armenia along with places like Finland. This has been seen in social networking sites like Facebook, where Karkis from different countries are surprised to see such similar surnames at such different |
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there are 7 familis of karki in united states mudula karki am\nad others |
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==See also== |
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*[[People of Nepal|Nepali people]] |
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*[[Kumauni people]]. |
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==References== |
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*The Khasa Kingdom, by Prof Surya Mani Adhikary, Tribhuvan University, Nepal: Nirala Publications, New Delhi. |
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[[Category:Kumaoni Rajputs]] |
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[[Category:Surnames of Nepalese origin]] |
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Revision as of 11:09, 19 June 2013
Karki is a family surname in Nepal and the Himalayan Region of Darjeeling, Sikkim and Assam.
Also in Nepali khas adhirajya, Sajha prakashan. Khasa or Khas were non-vedic Aryans who lived in mountains. For many years they were highly influenced by Buddhism as well.
There are Matwali chhetris in Karnali region who also have Karki, Thapa etc. surnames but do not wear Janai or Sacred thread, who drink alcohol and have kul deuta. Anthropologists believe they are the prototype of present day tagadhari chhetris in Nepal.
Karkis in Nepal
There are four type of Karkis, namely; 1. Mudula Karki 2. Sutar Karki 3. Lama Karki 4. Khulal Karki
Suryaman Singh Karki is the ultimate traceable ancestors of Lama Karki, this group today has created a social organization by the name Surya Man Singh Karki Foundation. With highly accomplished members in the board, like doctors, engineers, government officials, foreign contributors and numerous volunteers, they have successfully involved themselves in helping the poor, needy, assisting in re-settlement after house fires, landslides and such. Besides, this trust also has created awareness among its young members and bring most of their Karki population together in an attempt to support for social causes. Lama Karki has strong community in Sunsari, Moranag & More District in Nepal. According to Year Annual Prayers (Dewali) holding time gather.Nowadays more than 100 families originated from Paiyapani, Bhojpur are living in Kathmandu Valley and they have strong unity among themselves.
Karkis in India
In India they basically reside in Pithoragarh at Lohathal which is closed to Munsiyari. They are also found in Dehradun areas, both as natives and later day migrants from Nepal. In fact, the Indian National movement boasts of these ethnic Karkis from Kumaon who formed a great role in the national movement.
Karkis in the world
Karki as a surname is found in places as diverse as Australia, Turkey, Armenia along with places like Finland. This has been seen in social networking sites like Facebook, where Karkis from different countries are surprised to see such similar surnames at such different