Atri gotra traces to Rishi Atri, one of the seven Saptarishis and a mind-born son of Brahma. The Atri family is credited with composing the fifth Mandala of the Rigveda, and Atri with his wife Anasuya are among the most revered couples in Hindu tradition. The gotra forms its own group (the Atreya line) in the pravara system. Rishi Atri, a Saptarishi whose family composed the fifth Mandala of the Rigveda.
Atri is carried across these castes and communities: Brahmin, Rajput (Chandravanshi), Kashmiri Pandit, Yadav. A surname or gotra marks lineage, not caste by itself — so the same name can appear in more than one community.
Surnames and variants associated with Atri include: Atri, Tomar, Chandel, Pande, Tiku, Razdan, Handoo, Bhandari. Surname–gotra links vary by region and family, so confirm yours with elders.
Same-gotra (Atri/Atreya) marriage is traditionally prohibited, as members are considered of one lineage. Families following pravar rules also avoid other gotras that share the Atreya pravar rishis. The maternal grandfather's gotra is often avoided too.
When creating a biodata for the Atri gotra of the Brahmin community, mention your gotra prominently in the horoscope section. Include details like rashi (moon sign), nakshatra (birth star), and manglik status alongside the gotra. If your family follows specific traditions associated with the Atri lineage, mention those in the "About Family" section.
A pravara is the short list of rishi-ancestors recited after one's gotra in Vedic rituals, for example in sandhya, abhivadaye or a wedding sankalpa. Most pravaras name three rishis: the remote ancestor first and the nearest one last. Some families recite one, two or five. One gotra can have more than one documented pravara. Your family's own recitation is the one to use.
Gana (rishi group): Atri gana
| Pravara (rishis in recitation order) | Form | Documented in |
|---|---|---|
| Atreya – Archananasa – Shyavashva | tri-rishi (3) | Wikipedia, SriPedia, Indica Today |
| Atreya – Sumangala – Shyavashva | tri-rishi (3) | Indica Today |
Gotra: Atri | Pravara: Atreya, Archananasa, Shyavashva. The pravara line is optional. Many families include it in Brahmin and South Indian biodatas, and leave it out elsewhere.
Pravara and marriage: some communities avoid marriage when the two families share even one pravara-rishi, not just the same gotra. This is a custom, not a law: the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 bars sapinda and other prohibited relationships, not same gotra or pravara. Check both sides with the gotra compatibility checker.
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9 surnames recorded under Atri gotra in our database. Surnames are shared across communities and regions — the same surname can appear under more than one gotra, so treat this as a starting point and confirm your own gotra with family elders.
Atri gotra is a Hindu lineage named after Rishi Atri, one of the Saptarishis and composer of the Rigveda's fifth Mandala.
Traditionally no — they are considered descendants of the same rishi. Families following pravar rules also avoid gotras sharing the Atreya pravar.
It is found among Brahmins, certain Chandravanshi Rajput clans, Kashmiri Pandits and some Yadav families.
Consult family elders or your purohit. Gotra is inherited paternally and cannot be calculated from date or time of birth.
The Atri (Atreya) gotra commonly follows the tri-pravara Atreya, Archananasa and Shyavashva.
Atri is carried across 4 communities, including Brahmin, Rajput (Chandravanshi), Kashmiri Pandit, Yadav. A gotra or surname is a lineage marker rather than a caste, so the same name can appear in more than one community.
Atri gotra is found among Brahmins, and also appears in other communities such as Rajput (Chandravanshi), Kashmiri Pandit, Yadav. Belonging to Atri gotra does not by itself make a family Brahmin — the community is a separate identifier from the gotra.
Surnames commonly associated with Atri gotra include Atri, Tomar, Chandel, Pande, Tiku, Razdan, Handoo, Bhandari. These vary by region and family — confirm yours with elders or use the gotra finder by surname.
Traditionally, marriage between two people of the same gotra (sa-gotra vivah) is not permitted in Hindu customs. Both families are typically expected to have different gotras for the marriage to proceed.
Include "Atri" in the horoscope/religious details section of your biodata. Mention it alongside your rashi, nakshatra, and manglik status. You can create a biodata with gotra details for free on BiodataJi.