Bhattarai
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Bhattarai (Nepali:भट्टराई) is a surname used by certain subgroup belonging to the Bramhin caste i.e. Bahun of Nepal, India (Sikkim, Assam, West Bengal, states) and certain parts of Bhutan. They are believed to be the direct descendant of Rishi Vasisht, one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages) in the seventh (i.e. the present) Manvantara (the age of a Manu).
Divisions based on Sub-communities
Bhattarai is a sub caste referred to as thhar in the Nepalese community. The Bhattarai has fourfold divisions: Sindhuley (si:n-δu:-le), Saalukhey (sa:-lu:-khe), Gamlangey (ga:m-la:-ηge) and Chiisungkhey (t∫i:-su:ηg-khe).
Religion
Bhattarai people are the decedents of Khas people of the ancient Khas kingdom of the western Nepal and follow Hinduism. Under the caste system of the Khas people, e.g. Bahun, Chettri, Bhakuni, Thakuri, etc., Bhattarai people fall under the Bahun category.
Culture
Bhattarai people follow the traditional Hindu-Nepali Brahaminic culture. Although now the Bhattarai population is widely distributed across Nepal as well as in neighboring India, they have their origin in the Gandaki basin of central-hilly region of Nepal that include districts like Gorkha and Syangja.
Notable people with the surname in Nepal
- Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, Former Prime Minister (Nepali Congress).[1]
- Baburam Bhattarai, Former Prime Minister and politician (UCPN Maoists).[2]
- Madhav Bhattarai, Chairman of the committee of astrologers and religious scholar.[3]
- Nabin K Bhattarai, Pop singer.[4]
- Subin Bhattarai, Writer of Summer Love (novel),Record breaking best-selling books in the country.
- Amrit Bhattarai, A renowned Nepalese cricketer.
- Durga Prasad Bhattarai, A Nepali diplomat who currently serves as the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations.
- Govinda Raj Bhattarai, A Nepalese novelist, essayist, literary critic, and linguist.
- Krishna Dharabasi Bhattarai.
- Naresh Bhattarai , Famous Journalist.
References
- ↑ "Krishna Prasad Bhattarai". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
- ↑ Navin Singh Khadka (2005-05-06). "Nepal's Maoist leadership divisions". South Asia. BBC News. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- ↑ "Vijaya Dashami being celebrated". Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ↑ "Upclose with Nabin K Bhattarai". CyberSansar. Retrieved 13 May 2012.