Reference
Major Brahmin Gotras of India: Genealogy Reference
A practical reference for recording gotra and pravara details in South Asian family trees.
Commonly recorded gotras
Gotra lists vary by region, sampradaya, and family tradition. Treat any list as a starting point and verify details with elders, family priests, or community records.
- Bharadwaja
- Kashyapa
- Vasishta
- Vishwamitra
- Atri
- Gautama
- Jamadagni
- Agastya
- Kaushika
- Harita
Record pravara when known
Pravara often provides more detailed lineage context than gotra alone. In Vamsa Parampara, pravara can be stored as a comma-separated field so families can preserve the exact wording they use.