What does Jyapu mean?
What does Jyapu mean?
Introduction. In Newari or Nepal Bhasa the word Jyapu comes from the word “Jya ya Fu” meaning someone who is competent in the prescribed work. The Jyapus are believed to be the true indigenous people of Kathmandu valley.
How many caste are there in Newar?
Most of the Newar are Hindus, but some practice an Indian form of Buddhism. There are about 70 castes, Buddhist as well as Hindu, covering approximately the same spectrum as the caste system of India. The Newar have a wide range of occupations.
Which caste is suwal?
Newar people
| Caste | Traditional occupation | surnames |
|---|---|---|
| Jyapu | Farmers | Maharjan, Dangol, Singh, Suwal, Desar, Rajbahak, Kumhal, Prajapati, Kumah, Awale, Awal, Shilpakar, Ka:mi, Pahari |
| Sayami | Oilpressers | Manandhar, Sayami |
| Khusa | Palanquin bearers | Tandukar |
| Nau | Barbers | Napit |
Which caste is baniya in Nepal?
Bania (Devanagari: बनिया) is a Nepalese caste from the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The name Bania is derived from the Sanskrit word vanijya (merchant); by preference, Bania (caste).
Is Kami low caste?
A large portion of people who follow Hinduism still discriminate Bishwakarma and other so-called lower castes….Kami (caste)
| विश्वकर्मा | |
|---|---|
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Nepal | 1,258,554 (4.8% of Nepal’s population) |
| Languages | |
| Nepali language (Khas kura) |
Is Shrestha a Jyapu?
‘Shrestha’ surname popularity Shrestha surname is equated to all the Newars in the areas outside of Kathmandu Valley. Other castes like Sakya, Vajracharya, Prajapati, Jyapu and Jogi all adopted Shrestha as their caste name.
What is the lowest caste in Newar?
Shudra
Shudra, also called Dalit, is the lowest caste in the Newar caste system. They are the uneducated and so-called uncivilized group of people.
