Jamadagni gotra descends from Rishi Jamadagni, one of the Saptarishis of the Bhrigu (Bhargava) line and the father of Parashurama. It carries the distinguished five-rishi pravar of the Bhrigu family and is shared across several communities. Rishi Jamadagni, a Saptarishi of the Bhrigu line and father of Bhagwan Parashurama.
Jamadagni is carried across these castes and communities: Brahmin, Sindhi (incl. Lohana), and other Bhrigu-line families. 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 Jamadagni include: Jamadagni, Chawla, Jethwani. Surname–gotra links vary by region and family, so confirm yours with elders.
Same-gotra marriage is traditionally prohibited. As a Bhrigu-line gotra, Jamadagni shares its pancha-pravar with gotras such as Vatsa and Bhargava, which families following pravar rules also avoid. The maternal gotra is often avoided too.
When creating a biodata for the Jamadagni 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 Jamadagni 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): Bhrigu – Jamadagni gana
| Pravara (rishis in recitation order) | Form | Documented in |
|---|---|---|
| Bhargava – Chyavana – Apnavana – Aurva – Jamadagnya (I gives this as the pancha-rishi pravara of the Jamadagni gana) | pancha-rishi (5) | Indica Today |
Gotra: Jamadagni | Pravara: Bhargava, Chyavana, Apnavana, Aurva, Jamadagnya. 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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Jamadagni gotra is a Hindu lineage named after Rishi Jamadagni, a Saptarishi of the Bhrigu line and father of Parashurama.
Traditionally no. Being a Bhrigu-line gotra, families also avoid other gotras (e.g. Vatsa, Bhargava) that share its pravar rishis.
It is found among Brahmins and several other communities including Sindhi (Lohana) families.
Consult family elders or your purohit. Gotra is inherited paternally, not calculated from birth details.
It follows the five-rishi Bhargava, Chyavana, Apnavana, Aurva and Jamadagnya pravar.
Jamadagni is carried across 3 communities, including Brahmin, Sindhi (incl. Lohana), and other Bhrigu-line families. A gotra or surname is a lineage marker rather than a caste, so the same name can appear in more than one community.
Jamadagni gotra is found among Brahmins, and also appears in other communities such as Sindhi (incl. Lohana), and other Bhrigu-line families. Belonging to Jamadagni gotra does not by itself make a family Brahmin — the community is a separate identifier from the gotra.
Surnames commonly associated with Jamadagni gotra include Jamadagni, Chawla, Jethwani. 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 "Jamadagni" 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.