Ganak
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Ganak is a caste of traditional astrologers from Assam
, India. They are also known as Ganak Brahmins, Acharya
, and Graha Bipra. They claim that they are descendants of Sakaldwipiya Brahmins, but other Brahmin clans consider them to be a lower rank.
Condemnation of Ganak people occurred around 400 BC and was believed to be lost their supreme sarcedotal Brahminical status since that period.
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
, India. They are also known as Ganak Brahmins, Acharya
Acharya
In Indian religions and society, an acharya is a guide or instructor in religious matters; founder, or leader of a sect; or a highly learned man or a title affixed to the names of learned men...
, and Graha Bipra. They claim that they are descendants of Sakaldwipiya Brahmins, but other Brahmin clans consider them to be a lower rank.
Condemnation of Ganak people occurred around 400 BC and was believed to be lost their supreme sarcedotal Brahminical status since that period.