Kashyap gotra notes for families
Because Kashyap is widespread, always pair gotra with community and mool when evaluating a rishta.
Nepal and Bihar Mithila families both use Kashyap extensively — cross-border checks still follow the same gotra caution.
Pravara & adhikar
For pravara details and marriage eligibility, consult your panjikar. Digital tools organize information; they do not replace ritual authority.
Common surnames (context-dependent)
Jha, Mishra, Kayastha surnames (context-dependent)
Related mools
Common across multiple Mithila lines — confirm locally
FAQs
Is Kashyap gotra only Maithil Brahmin?
No. Multiple communities use Kashyap. Always confirm community identity on the profile.