Sagaie Matrimony’s Guide to Gor Banjara Gotras and Traditions

Sagaie Matrimony’s Guide to Gor Banjara Gotras and Traditions

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In the Gor Banjara community, marriage is more than just a bond between two individuals — it is a sacred union of families and traditions. We are proud of our heritage, especially when it comes to preserving the sacred customs that guide our relationships.

At Sagaie Matrimony, we believe that tradition and technology can go hand-in-hand. That’s why we’ve built a platform exclusively for the Gor Banjara community, where our culture and values are respected in every match.

The Importance of Gotras in Banjara Marriages

In our community, Gotras (गोत) represent ancestral lineages. According to traditional belief, marrying within the same Gotra — or even within the same sub-clan — is not allowed. It is seen as equivalent to marrying within one's family, and is culturally and socially prohibited.

There are traditionally five main Gotras in the Gor Banjara community. Dhadi has also been recognized as an important division within our community structure.

List of Gotras & Their Sub-clans

1.      Bukya Gotra Sub-clans - (Do not intermarry within these clans)
Aaloth, Bheelavath, Degavath, Depavath, Devasoth, Dungavath, Jendavath, Karamtoth, Katroth, Kethavath, Khanavath, Khilavath, Kodavath, Koola, Kumavath, Maghavath, Meravath, Nenavath, Paathlavath, Pethavath, Raajavath, Ramavath, Ranavath, Rathlavath, Sengavath, Sotki, Udavath.

 

2.     Banoth Gotra Sub-clans - (Do not intermarry within these clans)

Aadoth, Banoth, Bandavath, Bhojaavath, Dhanavath, Dharamsoth, Dheeravath, Jatoth, Kamaavath, Kunsavath, Lavuri, Madaavath, Munsavath, Nagaara, Paangoth, Padmavath, Panavath, Roopavath, Saabdosoth.

 

3.     Vadtya Gotra Sub-clans - (Do not intermarry within these clans)

Ajmeera, Badavath, Barmavath, Bhagavandas, Bharoth, Boda, Chengavath, Dasavath, Dharavath, Dhenapadiya, Doongriya, Gangavath, Goram, Guguloth, Gujroth, Hajavath, Halavath, Hannavath, Harjipadiya, Harkavath, Jadiya, Jaghavath, Jajigiri, Jaloth, Jayath, Kharpathi, Khasnavath, Kimavath, Kunsoth, Lakaavath, Lalavath, Lunavath, Maloth, Merajoth, Mohandas, Nangoth, Nunavath, Padiya, Pemavath, Pharthani, Poosnamal, Porika, Ramnya, Sajavath, Salavath, Somavath, Tejavath, Tepavath, Theeravath, Thuyar, Vadthya, Vundavath.

 

4.     Mood Gotra Sub-clans - (Do not intermarry within these clans)

Keloth, Korra, Lavudiya, Moodavath, Palthya, Sabavat.

 

5.     Vislavath Gotra Sub-clans - (Do not intermarry within these clans)

Amgoth, Baani, Chalavath, Eslavath, Injravath, Ivaath, Janpla, Loka, Mujvaani, Nunnavath, Tharbani, Vankdoth.

 

6.     Dhadi

Banavath, Devavath, Donvaan, Dungroth, Kapdi, Macheria, Rathnavath, Rudavath, Sagnavath, Seravath, Thajnoth.

 

Note:
The classification of Gotras and sub-clans listed above has been compiled with great care and respect for our Gor Banjara traditions. However, if there are any unintentional errors in spelling, misplacement of clans under a different Gotra, or if certain sub-clans have been missed, we kindly request community members to verify with their family elders or local traditions. Your understanding and guidance in preserving the accuracy of our heritage is appreciated.

On Sagaie Matrimony, we encourage every user to provide their Gotra and sub-clan in First Name during registration to ensure proper matchmaking according to community customs and avoid same-Gotra alliances.

Bridging Tradition & Technology — The Banjara Way

Sagaie Matrimony makes it easier for Gor Banjara families to find suitable matches from anywhere in the world, while respecting our age-old traditions and cultural roots.

Whether you're a parent looking for the right alliance for your child or a young adult who wants to marry within the community but on your own terms — Sagaie Matrimony is here for you.

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Let’s pass on a legacy of cultural pride and responsible matchmaking. Build strong families, one tradition-conscious match at a time.

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