Dhai Ghar
In today's article we are going to talk about Dhai Ghar. It is a topic that has aroused great interest in recent years, and Dhai Ghar has been the subject of debate and discussion in different areas. From a historical point of view, Dhai Ghar has played a crucial role in the evolution of society. Likewise, Dhai Ghar has generated conflicting opinions among experts and specialists, who have analyzed its impact in different contexts. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the meaning and importance of Dhai Ghar, as well as its implications today. Do not miss it!
The Dhai Ghar (also written as Dhaighar) Khatris[1] originally consisted of three family groups of North India – Kapoor (or Kapur), Khanna and Malhotra (or its alternatives, Mehra and Mehrotra).
To quote Sudhir Kakar[2]
The Khatris were divided into sub-castes. The highest was the Dhai ghar (i.e Two and a half houses – the number three being considered unlucky) grouping, comprising families carrying the surnames of Malhotra, Khanna and Kapur/Kapoor.
References
- ^ Baij Nath Puri (1988). The Khatris, a socio-cultural study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors
- ^ Sudhir Kakar (30 October 2014). A Book of Memory: Confessions and Reflections (2014 ed.). Penguin UK. ISBN 9789351188858.
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