‘Brahmins in Gujarat must unite for development’
The Brahmin community in Gujarat is believed to have 84 sub-castes, which is perhaps why the community does not function as a monolithic group. The Brahmin community in Gujarat is believed to have 84 sub-castes, which is perhaps why the community does not function as a monolithic group. However, on Sunday, the community took a step towards greater cohesiveness when three events organised by an umbrella organisation of the Brahmins were held under one roof. Brahma Sena organised a mass Yagnopavit (Janeu) of nearly 1500 children, the meeting of 11,111 unmarried boys and girls for selection of life partner and Brahma Choryasi (community lunch) for all the 84 sub-castes at Ahmedabad Education Society ground in Thaltej. The three events were attended by many eminent Brahmins from different walks of life, including politics. Ahmedabad (East) MP Harin Pathak; BJP leader Amit Thaker; Ahmedabad mayor Asit Vora; Gujarat University vice-chancellor Parimal Trivedi; and Jagannath temple trustee ...