Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by CHALLARI families?

Accepted Answer

CHALLARI families worship AMBABAI and KHANDOBA and TIRUPATI BALAJI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Which communities in India carry the CHALLARI surname?

Accepted Answer

The CHALLARI surname is found across multiple communities including Goud, Goud Saraswat Brahmin, Kuruba, Gowda communities.

Question 3

Do people from different religions use the CHALLARI surname?

Accepted Answer

The CHALLARI surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 4

What are the gotras found among CHALLARI families?

Accepted Answer

CHALLARI families belong to multiple gotras including ANGIRAS, DANOLI, HARITA, MACHERLA, RACHERLA.

Question 5

Which state has the highest number of people with the CHALLARI surname?

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the CHALLARI surname with 154 records (53.7%).

Question 6

In which script is the CHALLARI surname written?

Accepted Answer

The CHALLARI surname is written in TELUGU script.

Question 7

How common is the CHALLARI surname in India?

Accepted Answer

CHALLARI is ranked #12535 in India with approximately 869 people bearing this surname.

Question 8

In how many states is the CHALLARI surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The CHALLARI surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (53.7%), Andhra Pradesh (44.6%), Karnataka (1.4%).

Origin and History of CHALLARI

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