Semwal | |
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Classification | Brahmin |
Religions | Hinduism |
Languages | Garhwali |
Country | India |
Populated states | Uttarakhand |
Related groups | Garhwali people |
Semwal is one of the thirty-six subcastes of Sarola Brahmin from Uttarakhand. [1] They are the sole custodians and pandits of the Gangotri temple. [2]
The name "Semwal" originates from a place called Sem-Mukhem ( Hindi:सेम-मुखेम) in Uttarakhand, abode to the shrine of Sem-Mukhem Nagraj ( Hindi: सेममुखेम नागराज) often considered among the locals as the fifth shrine of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage of which the Semwals are permanent serving priests. [3] [4] Apart from this, the name "Semwal" might also have originated from Sem village in Karnaprayag, Chamoli district. [5]
Semwal | |
---|---|
Classification | Brahmin |
Religions | Hinduism |
Languages | Garhwali |
Country | India |
Populated states | Uttarakhand |
Related groups | Garhwali people |
Semwal is one of the thirty-six subcastes of Sarola Brahmin from Uttarakhand. [1] They are the sole custodians and pandits of the Gangotri temple. [2]
The name "Semwal" originates from a place called Sem-Mukhem ( Hindi:सेम-मुखेम) in Uttarakhand, abode to the shrine of Sem-Mukhem Nagraj ( Hindi: सेममुखेम नागराज) often considered among the locals as the fifth shrine of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage of which the Semwals are permanent serving priests. [3] [4] Apart from this, the name "Semwal" might also have originated from Sem village in Karnaprayag, Chamoli district. [5]