Introduction
The Arya Vysya community, known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions, is organized into various gothras, each carrying its own unique identity and historical significance. Gothras are ancient lineages, and understanding them is crucial for appreciating the intricate tapestry of Arya Vysya's social structure. Each gothra is associated with specific sankethanamam, which further defines their unique characteristics and heritage.
Among the numerous gothras, for example Agasthyasa, known for its Anubha Gula and Anubala lineage, and Athreyasa, which encompasses multiple sub-lineages like Arasakula, Arisishtakula, and Harisishtakula. Another prominent gothra is Koundinyasa, with its distinct Kanalola and Kanasrila sub-groups. These gothras not only signify the community's ancestry but also play a vital role in maintaining the traditional practices and rituals that have been passed down through generations.
The gothra system also holds significant social and religious importance within the Arya Vysya community. It helps in preserving the purity of the lineage and plays a critical role in marriage alliances, ensuring that individuals marry outside their gothra to avoid bloodline intermixing. This practice upholds the sanctity and continuity of their ancestral heritage. Understanding and respecting these gothras is essential for anyone belonging to or interacting with the Arya Vysya community, as it reflects their commitment to preserving their cultural identity.
The significance of gothras extends beyond cultural and social aspects, deeply influencing the religious practices of the Arya Vysya community. Each gothra is linked to specific deities and rituals, with particular prayers and ceremonies performed to honor their ancestral lineage. These rituals are often carried out during significant life events such as births, marriages, and festivals, ensuring that the spiritual connection to their ancestors is maintained. The sankethanamam associated with each gothra further guides these practices, providing a unique spiritual framework for the community.
Moreover, the gothra system fosters a sense of unity and belonging among the Arya Vysya people. By identifying with a specific gothra, individuals connect with a larger network of families who share the same lineage, promoting solidarity and mutual support within the community. This network acts as a social safety net, where members help each other during times of need, reinforcing communal bonds and collective identity. The intricate web of gothras and their traditions is a testament to the Arya Vysya community's commitment to preserving their heritage while fostering a strong sense of community and mutual respect.
- Agasthyasa: Anubha Gula, Anubala, Anubala Gula
- Athreyasa: Arasakula, Arisishtakula, Elisishtakula, Arisetlakula, Harisishtakula
- Achayanasa: Akramulakula, Akyamulakula, Amalakula, Arkyamula
- Ugrasenasa: Kumirisishta, Kumarsishta, Komarsishtakula
- Udhgrushtasa: Kanyakula, Kanukula, Kranukula, Kranu
- Uthamojasa: Uthakalakula, Uthakula, Uthasishtakula, Uhtamakula
- Rushyashrungasa: Ananthakula
- Aushithyasa: Yanasakula, Yaanasakakula, Yaanasabikula
- Ganvsa: Garnakula
- Gandharpasa: Sarakula, Sekotlakula, Segolla, Samanakula, Shreshta Kundala Kula
- Kabilasa: Mandu, Mandhakula, Hasthakula, Mandakula
- Kabeedhasa: Venkalakula
- Kasyabasa: Ganamuku Kula
- Guthsasa: Ishvaku Kula
- Koundinyasa: Kanalola, Kanasrila, Kanasrila Kula
- Goundheyasa: Kamasishta
- Kousikasa: Karaka Pala
- Krushnasa: Dhanakula, Thananakula, Thenukula
- Garkyasa: Praheenukula, Praheenikula, Paipikula
- Gruthsan Mathasa: Esabakula, Esubakula, Eshubakula, Sannakula, Janakula, Jyanukula
- Gopakasa: Injthapakula, Gopakula, Kondakula, Kondakakula
- Gouthamasa: Ganthiseela, Ganthaseelakula, Ganthaseela, Granthiseela
- Chakrapanisa: Chakramulakula, Chakramulasakula
- Chamarshanasa: Bethashreshta, Bethakishta, Pathasishtakula, Paththasishtakula
- Jadabarathasa: Kundakula, Dhurasishta, Dhurasishtakula
- Jadhukarnasa: Chandrakula, Chandramoola, Chandramasishta
- Jambasootanasa: Thrimula, Thrimulakula
- Jarathkarasa: Santhakula, Janakula, Jyanukula
- Jabaalisa: Sirisishtakula, Sirasishtakula
- Papreyasa: Sanasishta, Sanasishtakula, Sinishetla
- Jeevandhisa: Burhtilasishakula, Brumasishtakula, Lruthtikula
- Tharanisa: Thrivikrama, Sishtasa, Thrivikramasishtakula
- Thithirisa: Pamthakula, Prahtamakula, Pravathakula
- Thrijadasa: Uparakula, Usirakula
- Thaithreysa: Sithurubellu, Sithrubellu, Sithruba, Sithrubakula
- Thalpyasa: Padinakula, Plakakula, Palakalakula, Padanasishtakula
- Dhurvasasa: Thithisa, Thithinakula, Thenthsula, Thenthasala, Thethanakula
- Dhevarathasa: Haaraasikula
- Dheva Kalkyasa: Usirakula, Dhesishtakula
- Naradhasa: Palakakula, Palakula
- Nethra Pahtasa: Sandhoku, Sandhokulakula
- Paras Paraayanyasa: Dhuvvisishtakula, Poulathathasya Kula, Sribhumsikula
- Pallavasa: Kanapakula, Kantakula, Kantaasukula, Kantasukula, Kantasthulakula
- Pavithra Paanisa: Dhayasishtakula, Dhayaa Sishtakula, Dhasishtakula, Thaisettakula, Thesetlakula, Thesishtakula, Thysishtakula
- Paaraasaryasa: Kamathenukula, Patakaseelakula, Panchalakula, Panchallakula, Pranaseelakula, Pranuseelakula, Prana Seela Kula, Pampalla
- Pingalasa: Ayanakula
- Pundareegasa: Anusishta, Anusishtakula, Kranukula, Thondikula
- Bhoodhi Mashasa: Dhurvadikula, Dhulaasishtakula, Dhuryadakula, Dhulasishthakula, Dhulasikula, Dhodakula, Dhodilula
- Poundrakasa: Bumsimamsukula, Bumsimanakula, Brosishtakula, Brosi, Brolakakula
- Poulasthyasa: Goseela, Uthamagoseela, Pallalagoseela, Padugoseela, Srigoseela, Punagorseela, Sooryakula, Uthamseela, Punagorseela, Pattugoseela, Punakaseelakula, Bheemagoseela, Sathyagoseela, Chandigoseela
- Praseenasa: Vanisishtakula, Lenasishtakula, Lelisistakula
- Prabhadhasa: Udhvahakula, Pendlakula, Ravisistakula
- Bruhathathvasa: Perusishta, Berisistakula, Bhyrusistakula
- Bhodayanasa: Bhudikula, Bhdhanakula
- Bharadhvajasa: Balasishta, Balaseshta, Balisishta
- Bharggavasa: Pruthivisishta, Pruthivisreshta
- Manthapalasa: Vinnasa, Vinnakula, Vinukula, Vennakula
- Maanavasa: Mathyakula, Manyukula, Maraasakula, Maanachakula
- Mareechasa: Thishamasishtakula, Theeshmakula, Theeshmasishtakula, Theeshmashreshta
- Maarkandeyasa: Monukula, Moruka, Morusa, Morkkalakula
- Munirajasa: Padmasishtasa, Padmasishtakula, Padmashreshta
- Maithreyasa: Mathtikula, Mathanakula, Mathyasakula, Mithunakula, Maithrikula
- Thoumyasa: Chanda, Chandhakula, Chandakakula, Chankalakula
- Mounjaya: Munjeekula, Mounjrisa, Mounjikula
- Mouthkalyasa: Naabilla, Naabeelakula, Naabeelasakula, Munikula, Moolakula
- Yaaskasa: Vyalakoolasa, Velgolla, Vaeligolla
- Yagna Valkyasa: Abimanchikula
- Vadugasa: Anumarshanakula
- Varadanhthusa: Masantha, Masantha
- Varunasa: Yelasistakula, Velasistakula, Velisistakula, Sirisishtakula
- Vashishtasa: Vasthi, Vasthisa, Vasthikula, Vasthrikula
- Vamadevasa: Upalakula, Upamakula, Upanakula, Upamanyakula
- Vasudevasa: Bheemasista, Bheemasistakula, Bheemasreshtakula
- Vayavyaya: Mrangamakula, Vrahasistakula, Vrakalamula, Vrangamakula, Vrangamulakula
- Valmikasa: Sukalakula, Sakallakula, Suchalakula, Sugollakula
- Vishvagshenasa: Ubarisista, Vibarisista
- Visvamithrasa: Vikramasista, Vikramasistakula
- Vishnuvrunthasa: Pippalakula, Puppalakula
- Vairohithyasa: Vasantha, Vasanthakula
- Vyasasa: Thanaku, Thanathakula
- Sarabankasa: Kramasista, Kramasistakula, Kramashreshtakula
- Saargnaravasa: Kundakakula, Kondakakula
- Shandilyasa: Thuppala, Thuppalakula
- Srivathsasa: Silakula, Srirangakula, Srilakula
- Sridharasa: Sirisheshta, Sirisheshtakula, Srishi
- Shuklasa: Srisalakula, Srisalla, Srisallakula
- Chowcheyasa: Ilamanchikula, Yalamanchikula, Helamanchikula
- Chownakasa: Kamalakula, Dhruvasista, Dhruvasistakula, Thanathakula, Chaanakalakula, Chownaka
- Sathyasa: Anthirakula, Chinthakula, Chinthamasista, Chinthyakula, Chinthala
- Sanakasa: Shanakala, Sanakula
- Sanathkumarasa: Dankarakula, Muthukula
- Sananthasa: Samasistakula
- Samvarthakasa: Rendukula, Rentakula
- Sukanchanasa: Puchakula, Puchakaseela, Punitha, Puneethasa, Punthakula
- Sudheeshanasa: Dhanthakula, Dhyanthakula, Dhvanthakula, Dhenthakula, Dhevisetla, Dhonthakula
- Sundharasa: Ina, Inakula, Inakola, Vinukula
- Suvarnasa: Prodayasakula, Prodajakula, Proudaayaja
- Subhrahmanyasa: Santhanakula, Sanikthakula
- Souwarnasa: Puthurukula, Puthuruksakula
- Sowmyasa: Hasthikula
- Sowvarnasa: Chusalakula, Sakallakula, Soochalakula, Sookasallakula, Soosalakula
- Harivalgayasa: Kapata, Kurata, Koratakula, Gorantakulu
