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Jangid or Jangid Brahmin (Sanskrit: जऻगिड, romanized: Jāngid) are Brahmins who belong to Master Craftsman caste of India, specializing in Painting and wooden work. They belong to the Vishwakarma sect. They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab. Jangid Brahmins are usually known for painting and decorative works such as making seats or chariots for religious figurines.
Notables
- Jagdish Chandra Jangid (Politician)
- Payal Jangid (Social Activist)
- Ravi Jangid (Cricketer)
- Satish Jangir (Cricketer)
- S. R. Jangid (Former DGP)
References
- Rajasthan (India) (1963). Rajasthan Gazette.
- 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. pp. 91, 94. ISBN 978-81-7017-284-0.
- Joshi, Om Prakash (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 73–74.
- S.S. Shashi; P.S. Varma (1991). A Socio-history of Ex-criminal Communities OBCs. Sandeep Prakashan. pp. 185, 214. ISBN 978-8185067698.
- 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.
- K. S. Singh (1998). India's Communities. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 550.