Kashyap (also spelled Kashyapa) is one of the oldest and most revered gotras in Hindu tradition, named after the ancient sage Kashyapa who is considered the father of all living beings in Hindu mythology. Rishi Kashyapa was one of the Saptarishis and is credited with the creation of various species of life including devas (gods), asuras (demons), nagas (serpents), and humans. The Kashyap gotra is found across virtually every Hindu community — Brahmins, Rajputs, Jats, Yadavs, Gurjars, and many other castes.
In Vedic literature, Sage Kashyapa is described as the grandson of Lord Brahma through his son Marichi. He married thirteen daughters of Daksha, and through these marriages, different lineages of living beings were born. This mythological significance makes Kashyap gotra unique — it is considered the universal gotra, as all beings are ultimately descendants of Kashyapa according to Puranic tradition.
The Kashyap gotra is particularly common among Brahmin communities in North India (especially Bihar, UP, and Bengal), among Jats in Haryana and Rajasthan, and among many OBC communities. Its prevalence makes it one of the most frequently encountered gotras in Indian matchmaking.
Same-gotra marriage is prohibited for Kashyap gotra, just as it is for all other gotras. If both the bride and groom carry Kashyap gotra, the marriage is traditionally not performed. This rule applies regardless of whether the two families belong to different castes, different states, or different linguistic backgrounds — the gotra match alone is sufficient to prevent the alliance.
Given that Kashyap is one of the most common gotras in India, families sometimes face challenges finding matches outside the same gotra, especially in communities where Kashyap gotra is predominant. In such cases, families may consult a pandit to verify whether the specific branch of Kashyap gotra differs between the two families, though this practice is not universally accepted.
For kundli matching purposes, the gotra check happens first. Only if the gotras are different do families proceed to check the 36-guna matching based on rashi and nakshatra.
Since Kashyap is extremely common across communities, always pair your gotra with your specific community when writing your biodata. Write 'Maithil Brahmin, Kashyap gotra' or 'Jat, Kashyap gotra' rather than just 'Kashyap gotra' to give the complete picture.
If your family follows a specific pravara within the Kashyap lineage, mention it. The pravara for Kashyap gotra is typically Kashyap, Aavatsaara, and Naidhrva. Some families also trace additional sub-lineages that help differentiate within the broad Kashyap gotra.
BiodataJi pre-loads Kashyap gotra for all relevant communities. When you select your community during biodata creation, Kashyap appears as a prominent option since it is one of the most common gotras.
Kashyap gotra is found across nearly every Hindu community including Brahmins, Rajputs, Jats, Yadavs, Gurjars, Kurmis, and many other castes. It is considered one of the most universal gotras in Hindu tradition, traced to the sage Kashyapa who is mythologically the father of all living beings.
No. Same-gotra marriage is prohibited in Hindu tradition. Two people with Kashyap gotra cannot marry each other, even if they belong to different castes or communities. This rule of gotra exogamy is strictly followed.
Sage Kashyapa was one of the Saptarishis (seven great sages), grandson of Brahma through Marichi. He is considered the father of all living beings in Hindu mythology — devas, asuras, nagas, and humans are all believed to descend from his lineage through his marriages to the daughters of Daksha.
The standard pravara for Kashyap gotra is: Kashyap, Aavatsaara, and Naidhrva. Some communities may use slightly different pravaras within the Kashyap lineage.