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Jangid is a Hindu Brahmin surname of Rajasthan origin.
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).
Gaur Brahmins use Jangid Brahmin as surname .They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan (63%) and Punjab .
Jangid Brahmins were those who have adopted engineering, art and architecture professions in India, and are followers of Lord Vishwakarma and jangid brahmins are desendents of Saptrishi Angira who created Atharva Veda.
They are found all over the world, but they have a notable presence in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi and some other regions of North India. Some Sikhs are among this group, who are identified as Ramgarhias after the Ramgarhia Misl leader Jassa Singh Ramgarhia. Today, the Jangid in Rajasthan are usually known for painting and decorative works such as making seats or chariots for religious figurines.
References
- Singh, K. S.; Lavania, B. K. (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
- Joshi, Om Prakash (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 73–74.
- 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.
- K. S. Singh (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.