# Ghimire

Ghimire (Nepali: घिमिरे) is one of the surnames of the Khas Brahmin (upadhya bahun) varna belonging to Kashyap Gotra in the Hindu Varna System, within the gentry class. The earliest known ancestor, the royal priest Gudpal Vyas (also known by Gudpal Bias), lived in Ghamir, Dhurkot, (now called Ghamir, Gulmi, Nepal) who moved from Ujjain, which was ruled by King Vikramaditya, ancient city situated on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River in the Malwa region of central India, which is today part of the state of Madhya Pradesh, and it is the administrative centre of Ujjain District and Ujjain Division. Research scholar Parashu Ram Ghimire argues that the Brahmins who migrated from Ghamir to Musikot were called Ghamire/Ghimire, later in Musikot. According to this logic, the Ghimire first appeared in Musikot.

## Etymology

Ghimire is the surname of Nepalis who lived in Ghamir, starting from sons of Gudpal Vyas. Their surname changed according to the places they lived. Kashyapa Rishi is their earliest ancestor and their sons are called as Kashyapai lived in Kaskikot, now in Kaski, Nepal. When Kashyapai moved to Ujjain, in the Malwa Region (now in Madhya Pradesh India), they took the surname Vyas(or Bias). Sandipani Bias was a notable Rishi, the Guru of Lord Krishna and Balarama. The surname Bias can still be seen in parts of India. When Gudpal Vyas moved toward Nepal, and lived in Dhamir, Mr.Sarbeshwor Ghimire from Sindhuli strongly claims that the place is "Ghamir" not 'Dhamir' Dhurkot, their sons are called as Ghamire and simultaneously into Ghimire. The three genealogical Rishis (Tripravar) are Kashyapa, Avatsara, Naidhruva.

## History

Ghimire are the children of Kashyapa Rishi. Kashyapa, who spent his life in Kaskikot, now in Kaski, Nepal and their children moved on to Ujjainin the Malwa region of central India from Nepal. Ghimire are those, who again moved to Nepal near the date when Vikram Samvat was established by Vikramaditya. Gudpal Vyas was the Royal Purohit, known as Royal Priest, of Vikramaditya. This has caused the Ghimires to believe that they have been here for more than 2000 years. Their ancestor named Gudpal Vyas settled in Ghamir from Ujjain in his later life for spiritual purposes. Gudpal Bias entered Western Nepal through the route of Kumaon, Garhwal and Jumla from Ujjain.

## Earliest known ancestors

Ghimire originated form the Kashyap Rishi, one of the seven great gurus. Later, Gudpal Vyas was the royal priest of King Vikramaditya, who ruled Ujjain, an ancient city in central India and established who establish Vikram Samvat, now official Calendar of Nepal. He moved to Nepal and settled in Ghamir, a place in Gulmi district. His descendants are known as Ghimire, a surname of Brahmin caste in Nepal.He belong to Family of Sandipani, who was the teacher of Krishna and Balaram. He is the Royal Purohit, Known as Royal Priest, of Vikramaditya,

## Notable people with surname Ghimire

* Bimala Ghimire, Vice-Chair of Parliament of Nepal
* Durga Ghimire, Nepali social activist
* Jagadish Ghimire, Nepalese Writer
* Jhamak Ghimire, Nepali writer
* Kedar Ghimire, Nepali comedian
* Dev Raj Ghimire, Convenor of Parliament
* Kunjana Ghimire, Nepali comedian
* Madhav Prasad Ghimire, National Poet of Nepal
* Shrawan Ghimire, Nepali actor
* Tulsi Ghimire, Indian film director
* Richa Ghimire, Nepalese former actress