http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/ theSamaj.org en-us Sat, 19 May 2007 06:19:50 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly theSamaj.org News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/images/logo.gif http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/ http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=100.html Aver a long period of time I have done research into the types of Brahmin communities. In this article I list the result of my research. I apologies if I have missed any communities, this is not intentional. Please post your comments as to if I have missed and communities. Click more to read the full article.. Sat, 19 May 2007 06:19:50 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=99.html Hi my name is Raj, I was born in Rajkot (Gujarat, India) and now live in the UK. I moved to the UK after completing my degree in the UK in engineering. I am a good friend of the founder of thesamaj.com and, on request I will be writing a number of articles to share my experiences of the transition, challenges I faced and also help other understand the practicalities of the transition. My articles will cover the following: Selection of college in the UK and the Course Immigration and VISA process for Student VISA Funding and Finances in the UK Living,Working and Studying in the UK Sun, 13 May 2007 09:27:55 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=98.html with Bhakti Caru Swami August 4th 5th Sat/Sun His Holiness Bhakti caru Swami Sat 4th August with Bhakti Caru Swami and Kripamoya prabhu Mon, 07 May 2007 10:34:16 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=97.html ISKCON Leicester is proud to host the second biggest Rath Yatra Festival in Europe (after London). Hundreds and thousands of devotees gather to witness and take part in this annual festival of chariots. Mon, 07 May 2007 10:31:15 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=96.html Hindu Festival -Kuala Lumpur Thanks for the submission - a visitor has emailed in with the following clip of a Hindo Festival in Kuala Lumpur click more to view the clip Mon, 07 May 2007 10:06:28 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=95.html Sri Bardai Brahmin Samaj Leicester (UK)Navratri 2006 Celebrations video.. click more to view (fast internet connection required).. Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:15:13 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=94.html HOLI FESTIVAL The Spring Festival of India, Holi - is a festival of colours. Celebrated in March or April according to the Hindu calendar, it was meant to welcome the Spring and win the blessings of Gods for good harvests and fertility of the land. Holi 2007 will be celebrated on Saturday, March 03rd. As with all the Hindu Festivals, there are many interesting legends attached to Holi, the most popular being that of Prince Prahlad, who was a devout follower of Lord Vishnu. It is the second most important festival of India after Diwali. Holi in India is a festival of fun and frolic and has been associated with the immortal love of Krishna and Radha. The exuberance and the festivity of the season are remarkable. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:31:32 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=93.html I would like the opportunity to help educate all hindus about Ayurvedic medicines and the holistic approach to life and well-being. With 16 years of medical journalism and holistic general medical practice incorporating ayurvedic medicine, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, aroma therapy and stress management Dr Jani is a well known expert in holistic health and ayurveda. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:18:16 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=92.html Originally from Allahabad, west of Varanasi (Benares), the Guptas established a mainly Hindu kingdom in Northern India ca320 CE... The founder was Chandragupta who ruled until ca335. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:48:47 GMT http://www.thesamaj.org/samaj/News/article/sid=91.html Garhwal Brahmins (UttaraKhand) Surnames: Gangaris,Sarolas, Gairolla, Ghildyal, Dadai, Malasi, Kotyal; Simwal Kanyuris, Nautiyals, Maithanis, Thapalyaals; Raturis; Dobhals; Chamolis; Hatwals; Dyondis; Malaguris; Karyals; Naunis; Semaltis, Bijilwars; Shuranas; Manuris; Bhattalwalis; Mahiua-ke-Joshis and Dimris. Dhusali, Jhamlogi, Batanwal, Kandhari, Baramwal, Silwal, Poldi, Bilwal, Garsara, Thalwal, Gugleta, Kimoti, Maikota, Darmwara, Dyolki, Kandyal, Thalasi, Phalata, Gatyal, Dhamakwal, Sanwal, Managwal, Bamolaa, Binjal and Gauai. Khajyuras, Dubes, Bharotras, Barsotras, Pangotras, Sudans and Bhatts; Anethwals ; Chhapaliya; Lakhera, Chamoli ,Kirs***** and Kapt***** (Saraswati Brahmins); Pokharyal; Salani; Kotyal; Mamagai; Bhartula; Nainwal, Khaundyal. Thejiyals The Gangaris are so named from living on the banks of the Ganges. Those who have settled in Chandpur and Lohba call themselves Sarolas. However, it would appear that the latter are the section of the Brahmins living along the Ganges who obtained employment at the courts of the petty Rajas. The offspring of any Sarola who sinks by intermarriage with a lower family become simply Gangaris. The offspring of a Sarola and a concubine also becomes a Gangari. Thus if a Gairolla, a sub-clan of the Sarola, marries, his offspring by his lawful wife will be called Sarola-Gairola, whilst his offspring by a concubine are called Gangari-Gairola. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:47:20 GMT