GENESIS OF UTKAL BRAHMINS.

। स्मार्त और वैष्णव मत।  স্মার্ত মত स्मार्त मत और वैष्णव मत एवं दोनों मतों पर आधारित पर्व। सनातन (हिन्दू )धर्म में चार मुख्य सम्प्रदाय हैं : वैष्णव (जो भगवान विष्णु को परमेश्वर मानते हैं), शैव (जो भगवान शिव को परमेश्वर मानते हैं), शाक्त (जो देवी दुर्गा को परमशक्ति मानते हैं) और स्मार्त (जो परमेश्वर के विभिन्न रूपों को एक ही समान मानते हैं) सरल भाषा में भगवान शिव को अपना ईष्ट मानने वाले ' शैव ', शक्ति अर्थात् दुर्गा को अपना ईष्ट मानने वाले 'शाक्त ' व भगवान विष्णु को अपना ईष्ट मानने वाले ' वैष्णव ' कहलाते हैं।  मोटे तौर पर ऐेसे व्यक्ति जो  पंचदेवों (गणेश, विष्णु,‍ शिव, सूर्य व दुर्गा) के उपासक और गृहस्थ धर्म का पालन करने वाले होते हैं, उन्हें स्मार्त कहते हैं ।  आदि शंकराचार्य ने साधारण गृहस्थों को पाँच देवताओं की पूजा की महत्ता को समझाया। इन पंचदेवताओं में भगवान विष्णु, भगवान शिव, भगवान गणेश, भगवान सूर्य और शक्ति (जो दुर्गा, लक्ष्मी, सरस्वती जैसे रूपों में प्रकट होती हैं) शामिल हैं। इन देवताओं की पूजा करने से श्रद्धा, विश्वास और समर्थता में वृद्धि होती है। यह पूज

Surname(उपनाम/कुलनाम ) and Title(उपाधि/पदवी):- Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, physical characteristics, etc. Surnames (उपनाम/कुलनाम )and titles (उपाधि/पदवी)or decorations used along with the proper names commonly added at the end of the names - are either genealogical or professional and sometimes topographical. The genealogical surname has been in use from generation to generation and is generally family names some of which may even have been personal names. Professional names have also been adopted as family names and are regularly used as surnames. It has been a practice for quite a few centuries to award titles (उपाधि/पदवी)to persons who occupy positions of distinction in intelligence, learning, wealth, honor, etc. Persons who have rendered meritorious service to the country have also been awarded titles that have gone down from generation to generation and thu

Surname(उपनाम/कुलनाम ) and Title(उपाधि/पदवी):- Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, physical characteristics, etc. Surnames (उपनाम/कुलनाम )and titles (उपाधि/पदवी)or decorations used along with the proper names commonly added at the end of the names - are either genealogical or professional and sometimes topographical. The genealogical surname has been in use from generation to generation and is generally family names some of which may even have been personal names. Professional names have also been adopted as family names and are regularly used as surnames. It has been a practice for quite a few centuries to award titles (उपाधि/पदवी)to persons who occupy positions of distinction in intelligence, learning, wealth, honor, etc. Persons who have rendered meritorious service to the country have also been awarded titles that have gone down from generation to generation and t

The surname/title "Nayak" is prevalent among the Utkal Brahmin and various other communities in India, but it is relatively uncommon among individuals living abroad. For additional information about the "Nayak" surname/title, which is represented as "नायक" in Hindi, "নায়ক" in Bengali, and "ନାୟକ" in Odia. To access additional information on this topic, kindly click the provided link 🔗 Link>Nayak-नायक-নায়ক-ନାୟକ - surname

Patra is a surname/title mostly found in  India  and rarely found in  abroad. To access additional information on this topic, kindly click the provided link. 🔗 Link>>Patra:पात्र::ପାତ୍ର:পাত্র Surname. 🔗 Link>>Patra:पात्र::ପାତ୍ର:পাত্র Surname.

Hota is a surname of Utkal Brahmin mostly found in Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and rarely found in other parts of India and abroad. Udgata is is also a surname of Utkal Brahmin mostly found in Odisha and rarely found in other parts of India and abroad. It's worth noting that both Hota and Udgata belong to the Ritwik Brahmin. To access additional information on this topic, kindly click the provided link. 🔗 Hota & Udgata surname & caste-Origin कल्कि मंत्र:जय कल्कि जय जगत्पते। पद्मापति जय रमापते।।

Mahapatra & Mohapatra is a surname/title mostly found in India and rarely found in  abroad.  To access additional information on this topic, kindly click the provided link. 🔗> Mahapatra or Mohapatra or Singha  Mahapatra surname

Dash & Das is a surname/title mostly found in India and rarely found in  abroad. To access additional information on this topic, kindly click the provided link.   🔗> Dash/Das (Hindi:दास) (Bengali:দাস) (Odia:ଦାଶ)

Surnames are an essential part of a person's identity, often passed down through generations and used to distinguish individuals within a family or community. Surnames can carry a rich history, cultural significance, and even reflect specific ancestral roots. Panda surname typically refers to the family name or last name of a person.  Panda is a surname/title mostly found in India and rarely found in  abroad.  To access additional information on this topic, kindly click the provided link. 🔗 Link>>Panda( Hindi:पंडा) (Odia:ପଣ୍ଡା) (Bengali: পন্ডা) surname.

The surnames Satapathy and Satpati are predominantly associated with the Utkal Brahmin community and are most commonly found in regions like Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. They are relatively rare in other parts of India and are occasionally found among Indian expatriates abroad. To access additional information on this topic, kindly click the provided link.🔗( READ> Satapathy-Shatpathy (Odia: ଶତପଥୀ)(Bengali:শতপথী ) Satpati (Hindi:सत्पती) (Bengali:সৎপতি) surname. ) 🔗 LINK TO Read> Utkala Brahmin:उत्कल ब्राह्मण:ଉତ୍କଳ ବ୍ରାହ୍ମଣ:উৎকল ব্রাহ্মণ: Hari Om JAP कल्कि मंत्र:जय कल्कि जय जगत्पते। पद्मापति जय रमापते।।

Surname(उपनाम/कुलनाम ) and Title(उपाधि/पदवी):- Surnames (उपनाम/कुलनाम )and titles (उपाधि/पदवी)or decorations used along with the proper names commonly added at the end of the names - are either genealogical or professional and sometimes topographical. The genealogical surname has been in use from generation to generation and is generally family names some of which may even have been personal names. Professional names have also been adopted as family names and are regularly used as surnames. It has been a practice for quite a few centuries to award titles (उपाधि/पदवी)to persons who occupy positions of distinction in intelligence, learning, wealth, honor, etc. Persons who have rendered meritorious service to the country have also been awarded titles which have gone down from generation to generation and thus got absorbed as family names or surnames. Indian history from pre-Mughal days has shown that the ruling Hindu Kings had awarded titles to persons and families for either meritori

Prathamastami:- Prathamastami ( Hindi-प्रथमाष्टमी)( Bengali-প্রথমাষ্টমী)) or Prauda Ashtami ( Hindi-प्रौढ़ाष्टमी), Padhuan Ashtami, (Bengali -প্রৌঢ়াষ্টমী) short name  Padhuan or  Puda(পুড়া পরব ) is a festival which is observed in Odisha and Utkal Brahmin  community of  West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India and abroad , for the long life and prosperity of the eldest child. At the age of 5, Lord Shri Hari Narayan's avatars are consecrated through Prana Pratishta at their birthplace. Similarly, in Utkal Brahmin families, on Prathmashtami, when the eldest child turns 5, they traditionally take a seat on a wooden pedestal known as a "Pidha."   Prathamastami is an annual celebration observed on the 8th day following Kartik Purnima. During this significant event, the eldest child of the family is honored with a ceremonial lamp lighting and a series of elaborate rituals, accompanied by the chanting of sacred Mantras. T