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Branch of Brahmins in Hinduism descendants of Maharshi Angira

Jangid , also known as Jangid Brahmin, is a subcaste of the Gaur (गौड़) Brahmins. They are descendants of Rishi Angira (one of the Saptrishi, a human son of Lord Brahma). Before Mahabharat, there was a Jangal Estate(Jangal Pradesh) South of Saraswati river(Yamuna,Satluj in North to Bikaner in south), Jangids are Brahmins from this Jangal Pradesh(Jangid came from word "Jangal").Also, Rishi Angira did his austerity here and came to be known as Jangid.Jangid are Brahmins from Rajasthan.. They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab and their traditional occupation was that of carpentry, especially woodcarving and furniture making. Today, the Jangid are usually known for painting and decorative works such as making seats or chariots for religious figurine .

History

During the Mahabharata period, there was an area called Jangal. It was called Deva Brahmin Agraharam, and the Brahmins of Jangal region are famous for their sacred ritual worship, yagyas, architecture and engineering skills. In later days this sect of Brahmins spread throughout Northern India and started taking their surname Jangid.

They worship Lord Vishwakarma as a god of Creation, Craftsman & Architect.

Notable Jangids

References

  1. Rajasthan (India) (1963). Rajasthan Gazette.
  2. Joshi, Om Prakash (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 73–74.
  3. Rādhākr̥shṇa Vaśishṭha (1995). Art and Artists of Rajasthan: A Study on the Art & Artists of Mewar with Reference to Western Indian School of Painting. Abhinav Publications. p. 91. ISBN 978-81-7017-284-0.
  4. K. S. Singh (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
  5. "Judgements about Jangid Vishwakarma Brahmins - Viswakarma Community Portal". 10 May 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  6. "Jangid Samaj celebrated Vishwakarma Puja Day, offered bhog". www.bhaskar.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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