Jangid

Jangid is a Hindu Brahmin surname of Rajasthan origin.

Jangid, also known as Jangid Brahmin, is a subcaste of the Gaur (गौड़) Brahmins. They are descendants of Rishi Angira (one of the Saptrishi, a human son of Lord Brahma).

Khatis and Gaur Brahmins who use Jangid as surname both are different community.[1]They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan (63%) and Punjab and their traditional occupation was that of carpentry, especially woodcarving and furniture making. Today, the Jangid in Rajasthan are usually known for painting[2][3] and decorative works such as making seats or chariots for religious figurines.[4]

Nowadays, this surname is also used by Non Brahmin Vishwakarma caste people claiming theselves Brahmins.[1][5]

References
  1. Singh, K. S.; Lavania, B. K. (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
  2. Joshi, Om Prakash (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 73–74.
  3. Rādhākr̥shṇa Vaśishṭha (1995). Art and Artists of Rajasthan: A Study on the Art & Artists of Mewar with Reference to Western Indian School of Painting. Abhinav Publications. p. 91. ISBN 978-81-7017-284-0.
  4. K. S. Singh (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
  5. Singh, K. S.; India, Anthropological Survey of (1998). India's Communities. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-563354-2.
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