what is gotra
A Gotra is the lineage or clan assigned to a Hindu at birth. In most cases, the system is patrilineal and the gotra assigned is that of the person's father.Other names used to refer to it are Vansh, Vanshaj, Bedagu, Purvik, Purvajan, Pitru.An individual may decide to identify his lineage by a different gotra, or combination of gotras. Gotra is the lineage or clan assigned to a Hindu at birth. In most cases, the system is patrilineal and the gotra assigned is that of the person's father.