Jamadagni Gotra (जमदग्नि)
One of the most illustrious Bhrigu-lineage Gotras in the Vedic tradition. Maharishi Jamadagni, renowned for his intense asceticism, righteous governance, and mastery over sacred sciences, was the father of Lord Parashurama. As the root Bhargava lineage, it connects to sister branches including Vatsa, Bansal, and Airan.
Quick Facts: Jamadagni Gotra
Surnames under Jamadagni gotra
A single gotra includes diverse family lineages across regions. The following surnames are historically documented under Jamadagni gotra:
| Surname | Common in (Community / Region) |
|---|---|
| jamadagni | brahmin, rajput (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh) |
| sharma | brahmin, brahmin gaur (Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan) |
| tiwari | brahmin (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar) |
| tripathi | brahmin (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh) |
| shukla | brahmin (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh) |
| mishra | brahmin (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar) |
| joshi | brahmin (Uttarakhand, Maharashtra) |
| singh | rajput, jat (Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh) |
| pandey | brahmin (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar) |
Jamadagni gotra pravara
Pancharshaya (Bhargava, Chyavana, Apnavana, Aurva, Jamadagnya)
हिंदी प्रवर: पञ्चार्षेय (भार्गव, च्यवन, आप्नवान, और्व, जामदग्न्य)
Pravara represents the sequence of venerated ancestral rishis invoked during sacred Vedic rites and sandhyavandanam. pravara list →
Jamadagni gotra kuldevi
Kuldevi is inherited by family and region, not by gotra. Read our guide on gotra, kuldevta, and pravara traditions →
जमदग्नि गोत्र — हिंदी में
वैदिक भार्गव परंपरा के सबसे तेजस्वी गोत्रों में से एक। सप्तर्षियों में परिगणित महर्षि जमदग्नि भगवान परशुराम के पिता थे। यह गोत्र त्याग, शास्त्र-ज्ञान और न्यायप्रियता का प्रतीक है।
प्रवर: पञ्चार्षेय (भार्गव, च्यवन, आप्नवान, और्व, जामदग्न्य)
FAQs about Jamadagni gotra
Which caste is Jamadagni gotra?
Jamadagni gotra is not a caste. It is a lineage from Maharishi Jamadagni (Saptarishi, Father of Lord Parashurama) found across several communities: Gaur, Kanyakubja, Sarayupareen, Saraswat, Deshastha, Iyer, Rajput.
What is the pravara of Jamadagni gotra?
Pancharshaya (Bhargava, Chyavana, Apnavana, Aurva, Jamadagnya)
Which surnames come under Jamadagni gotra?
jamadagni, sharma, tiwari, tripathi, shukla, mishra, joshi, singh. A surname alone can't confirm a gotra, because the same surname appears under many gotras. Can you find gotra from surname? Read the complete guide →
Can two people of Jamadagni gotra marry?
Traditionally no — sagotra marriage is avoided in most Hindu communities. Indian law does not prohibit it.
How do I confirm I belong to Jamadagni gotra?
Ask paternal elders, check old wedding cards and kundlis, ask your family purohit, or use the free Gotra Finder. Open the free Gotra Finder tool →
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The Saptarishi Gotras
Jamadagni is one of the revered primordial Saptarishi lineages of Vedic genealogy. Explore the seven root gotras: