Origin and History of CHITRAGAR

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The Chitragar surname is a common Hindu Brahmin name, derived from the Sanskrit word “Chitra” meaning “picture” or “illustration”. It is thought to have originated in the Indian state of Maharashtra, where it is still widely used today. The Chitragar family is said to have descended from the sage Chitragupta, who was a minister of the gods and was responsible for keeping track of the deeds of all living beings. The Chitragar surname is associated with various cultures, customs and traditions. In some regions of India, the surname is associated with Brahmin communities, while in other regions it is associated with non-Brahmin communities. The Chitragar family is believed to have strong ties to the Marathi culture, as well as to the culture of the Konkan region. Variations of the Chitragar surname are common in India, and include Chitra, Chitragar, Chitragara, Chitragara, Chitragari, Chitragarai, Chitragaraya, Chitragare, Chitragarey, Chitragareya, Chitragarah, Chitragarh, Chitragariya, Chitragarv and Chitragarva.