Origin and History of BAJPAI

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, dadich, kashyap, mahadeva and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, kali, kalika devi, kartikeya, krishna, kshetrapal, shree krishna and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Bajpai, which is also spelled Vajpayee, is a Hindu Brahmin surname of Hindustani origin. The religion associated with BAJPAI surname is hindu. The community associated with this surname is brahmin kanyakubja. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname are hindi, marwari and garhwali.
Given the prevalence of the Bajpai surname among Brahmins, especially in Uttar Pradesh, some culinary traditions are common. Vegetarianism is widespread and influences dietary habits. Staples include dishes like dal, roti, sabzi (vegetable preparations), and rice. During festivals, richer foods such as puri, kachori, and sweets like ladoo or barfi might be served. Regional specialties from Uttar Pradesh, such as Awadhi cuisine with its complex flavors and use of spices, could also be part of the familys cooking. However, specific food choices depend more on individual family preferences and local customs than solely on this surname.

The text only mentions that this surname is a Hindu Brahmin surname of Hindustani origin and lists notable individuals with this surname.

The surname Bajpai has several variations, including Bajpayee, Bajpaiya, Bajpeyi, Bajpeye, Vajpayee, Vajpai, Bajpay, and Bajpayi.