The Shrotriya tradition
The origins and meaning of the Shrotriya tradition — one who has learned the Vedas by heart, understood their meaning, and upheld their discipline in daily life.
Heritage & Temples
The Shrotriya Brahman community is a living link to India's oldest traditions of learning and worship. This section preserves and shares that inheritance.
Our Heritage
Our Heritage
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Ties to Magadha
The community's deep ties to Magadha and its ancient seats of scholarship, governance and dharma.
Sages and scholars
Profiles of the sages, scholars and teachers the community holds in reverence, including Acharya Chanakya (Kautilya).
Customs and gotras
Community customs, gotras and oral histories, documented so that they survive the passing of a generation.
Temples & Sacred Places
Temples & Sacred Places
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The Sangh works to protect, maintain and document temples and places of cultural significance associated with the community.
Temple directory
Associated temples with their history and location.
Restoration
Restoration and upkeep initiatives, district by district.
Yatra information
Pilgrimage routes, timings and travel guidance for members.
How to contribute
Ways members can support temple preservation. Donate →
To be added: a temple directory with photographs, a location map and short histories of each site.
Help preserve a living heritage
Temples were maintained through difficult times, and Sanskrit was taught by lamplight when it was taught nowhere else. That work continues, and it needs support.