Devrukhe
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In India
the Devrukhe Brahmins are one of five sub-caste
s of Panchadravid Maharashtrian
Brahmin
s.
The Devrukhes are a vegetarian community.
text published around 1690, there is a statement that "Devrukhe" derives from Devrukh, a place near Sangameshwar
, Ratnagiri
, Maharashtra
.
Devrukhes had previously been known as Devarshi Brahmins. There is a letter penned by Veda Shastra Sappan Shri Ganesh shastri Kozarekar, mentioning in 1583, at the spiritual centre Kashi
that Devarshi Brahmins are Devrukhes. A letter dated 1727 and another letter dated 1774 written by Gagabhatta Dikshit Vyas paithankar also show that the Devrukhe name was in use from 1370 AD onwards.
There is no specific information as to whether Devrukhes were seen as part of Deshastha or Karhade. However, from consideration of gotras which are common to both Devrukhes and Karhades (Deshasthas) it can be inferred that Devrukhes are closer to Karhades.
It is also said that Bhanu Tere (Bhanuprabhu Tere) was an ancient originator (Mul Purush) of the Devrukhe community.
. Devrukhes are also spread across Mumbai
, Thane
, Dombivali, Pune
, Dahivali, Karjat
, Umbargaon, Indore
Vadodara and many other.
Vidhyarthi Sahayak Sanstha celebrated its centenary on 25 December, 2007.
The community also has regional Devrukhe Brahmin Sanghas which provide social services at regional levels. Young people are involved in Devrukhe Yuva, which held its first assembly in Dadar
on 21 January, 2007.
India
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the Devrukhe Brahmins are one of five sub-caste
Caste
Caste is an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of endogamy, occupation, culture, social class, tribal affiliation and political power. It should not be confused with race or social class, e.g. members of different castes in one society may belong to the same race, as in India...
s of Panchadravid Maharashtrian
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
s.
The Devrukhes are a vegetarian community.
Name
There is a literary reference to the name dating back 500 years. In the "Shataprashnakalpalata" a SanskritSanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
text published around 1690, there is a statement that "Devrukhe" derives from Devrukh, a place near Sangameshwar
Sangameshwar
Sangameshwar is a tehsil in Ratnagiri subdivision of Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Sangmeshwar is situated at the confluence of the two rivers Sonavi and Shastri. In fact, the very meaning of Sangama in Marathi is confluence, and so the name Sangmeshwar...
, Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri
Ratnāgiri is a port city on the Arabian Sea coast in Ratnagiri district in the southwestern part of Maharashtra, India. The district is a part of Konkan.The Sahyadri mountains border Ratnagiri to the east...
, Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
.
Devrukhes had previously been known as Devarshi Brahmins. There is a letter penned by Veda Shastra Sappan Shri Ganesh shastri Kozarekar, mentioning in 1583, at the spiritual centre Kashi
Varanasi
-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
that Devarshi Brahmins are Devrukhes. A letter dated 1727 and another letter dated 1774 written by Gagabhatta Dikshit Vyas paithankar also show that the Devrukhe name was in use from 1370 AD onwards.
There is no specific information as to whether Devrukhes were seen as part of Deshastha or Karhade. However, from consideration of gotras which are common to both Devrukhes and Karhades (Deshasthas) it can be inferred that Devrukhes are closer to Karhades.
It is also said that Bhanu Tere (Bhanuprabhu Tere) was an ancient originator (Mul Purush) of the Devrukhe community.
Locations
According to the census carried out by Devrukhes in 1931 there are 98 original villages inhabited by Devrukhes around KonkanKonkan
The Konkan also called the Konkan Coast or Karavali is a rugged section of the western coastline of India from Raigad to Mangalore...
. Devrukhes are also spread across Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Thane
Thane
Thane , is a city in Maharashtra, India, part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, northeastern suburb of Mumbai at the head of the Thane Creek. It is the administrative headquarters of Thane district. On 16 April 1853, G.I.P...
, Dombivali, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Dahivali, Karjat
Karjat
Karjat is a city, a Municipal Council, a Tahsil and a sub-district in Raigad district, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Geography:...
, Umbargaon, Indore
Indore
Indore is one of the major city in India, the largest city and commercial center of the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. Indore is located 190 km west of the state capital Bhopal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Indore city has a population of 1,960,631...
Vadodara and many other.
Sansthas
Devrukhes has three leading sansthas:- Vidhyarthi Sahayak Sanstha
- Anath Kautumbic Nidhi
- Vaidyakiya Madat Nidhi
Vidhyarthi Sahayak Sanstha celebrated its centenary on 25 December, 2007.
The community also has regional Devrukhe Brahmin Sanghas which provide social services at regional levels. Young people are involved in Devrukhe Yuva, which held its first assembly in Dadar
Dadar
Dadar is a place in Mumbai, and is also a railway station on both the Western and Central lines of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. Dadar is situated in the heart of Mumbai, and Dadar station is the only railway station common to both the Central and Western lines...
on 21 January, 2007.