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What caste is GSB?
Gaud Saraswat Brahmins(GSB) (also Goud or Gawd) are a Hindu Brahmin community, who are part of the larger Saraswat Brahmin community that migrated to Konkan from Gaud, as per the Skanda Purana in ancient India. They belong to the Pancha (five) Gauda Brahmana groups.
Are Saraswat OBC?
In the state OBC list for reservation in Karnataka, for instance, are several castes of economically backward among brahmins, including Goud Saraswat brahmins.
Is Ravana a Saraswat Brahmin?
Some Saraswat Brahmins from Mathura claim Ravana as a saraswat Brahmin as per his lineage.
Do Saraswat Brahmins eat meat?
Most Saraswat Brahmins are pesco-vegetarians. The inclusion of fish in the diet is not looked upon as non-vegetarian. Legend has it that when the Saraswati River dried up, the Saraswats who could not farm were permitted to eat sea food/fish.
Do all Bengali Brahmins eat fish?
Even all Brahmins are not vegetarians. In Bengal, Brahmins eat fish, and sacrifice goats and buffalo to Goddess Kali. However, the Brahmins in North and South India are vegetarians, except the Kashmiri Brahmins.
Is Sachin Tendulkar a Saraswat Brahmin?
Tendulkar was born into a Rajapur Saraswat Brahmin family, in Mumbai. His mother Rajni worked in the insurance industry, and his father Ramesh Tendulkar, a Marathi novelist, named Tendulkar after his favourite music director, Sachin Dev Burman.
Do Saraswat Brahmins eat non veg?
When will Ganesh Chaturthi start at GSB Wadala?
The 66-year-old GSB Wadala is considered one of the richest mandals in the city and sees a footfall of 8,000 devotees per day. “We will begin preparations for Ganeshotsav in November,” said Kamat, adding that the mandal also intended to have its regular Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in 2021.
How is the GSB Seva Mandal Ganapati built?
The GSB Seva Mandal Ganapati contrarily, is built on and sits on a trolley which is covered under a huge outdoor tent. On visarjan day, the stage is dismantled and the trolley with the Ganapati is pulled out. The Wadala Ganapati is wheeled/carried out of the hall, placed on a trailer and taken to Shivaji Park for immersion.
What is it like to visit Wadala Ganapati?
The Wadala Ganapati is wheeled/carried out of the hall, placed on a trailer and taken to Shivaji Park for immersion. Despite the heavy crowds on a Sunday morning, we had an amazing darshan, performed the pushpa puja (offering of flowers) and took prasad.
What is the famous place of Wadala in Karnataka?
Wadala is also known for churches, temples and dargas. Near the station is the 400-year-old Vitthal Temple built by Sant Tukaram who brought the idol from Pandharpur, home of the original temple of Lord Vithal. The temple is known as Prati Pandharpur (Pandharpur temple’s replica).