Verma Caste, Gotras, Surname and Marriage Rituals

Varma Caste, also known as Vermas or Varmas, is a Hindu agricultural Caste group. This species is found largely in the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, numbering more than 4 million. The Caste system in India is considered a social hierarchy. The Caste system is deeply rooted in the Hindu community and its influence can be seen in Verma also.

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Origin and history

Well, “Varma” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Varman”, which means protection or armour. In older times, the term "Varman" was used to refer to people who were associated with or engaged in military or defensive occupations. Meanwhile, the name evolved into "Varma" and turned into a hereditary surname passed down through creations.

The concept of varna emerged in Hindu scriptures and society was classified into Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. After this, Varma was placed in the Vaishya or common group because they provided services related to trade and farming.

In the medieval and British periods, many Burmese served administrative and military roles under various rulers. Still contributing to the field of agriculture as landowners and farmers.

Note: The Varma caste is classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in India, and not as a Scheduled Caste (SC).

Verma gotra List

In the Verma caste, marriage is done only after knowing the gotra.

Here is a list of some common gotras found among the Verma Caste:

• Asya
• Banshidhar
• Chandilya
• Dhaulya
• Gargya
• Kashyap
• Kaushik
• Kukshiya
• Mudgala
• Sandilya
• Savarna
• Shaunaka
• Vatsya
• Vishvamitra

Goldsmiths Verma

Most goldsmiths in India use the surname Verma. These people are mainly found all over India. The Varma goldsmiths are classified into a large number of regional and non-regional groups known as Alla. Jhankhar, Santanpuriya, Mundaha, Bhighiya, Parjiya, Lal Sultaniya, Dekhlantiya and Samuhiya are known in the list of major Allahabads. More ranges are Chilia, Gedehiya, Shahpuria, Mathureke Palia, Katkaria, Katilia Kalidarwa, Naubastwal, Berehale, and Nimkheria, Vaibhaha.

Cultural and lifestyle practices

Religion and Festivals

People of Varma Caste worship popular deities like Shiva, Vishnu and goddesses Durga and Kali. Besides, practices like ancestor worship are also prevalent among them. Varma celebrates Hindu festivals like Holi, Diwali, Navratri and Janmashtami etc. with great pomp.

Family and society

Verma families are large and their male heads take major decisions of the family. Whereas women are mainly confined to domestic duties. Verma: Elders like parents and grandparents get respect in the house.

Dress

Women in Varma Caste wear bright ghagra or lehenga-choli with Odhni (veil) and traditional silver or gold jewellery. Men wear kurta-pajamas and caps like a turban.

Business

Agriculture remains their main occupation. However, with increasing education, more Vermas have taken up administrative jobs, business and other professions in recent decades.