Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

DHUNGANA families worship BHAVANI and KHANDOBA and VENKATESHWARA and YUMA SAMMANG as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Is DHUNGANA a caste-based or profession-based surname, and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

DHUNGANA is classified as a PLACE-based surname because it is historically associated with DHUNGANI.

Question 3

Which communities in India carry the DHUNGANA surname?

Accepted Answer

The DHUNGANA surname is found across multiple communities including Bahun, ब्राह्मण, Limbu, Shastri, Brahmin, Pandit communities.

Question 4

Do people from different religions use the DHUNGANA surname?

Accepted Answer

The DHUNGANA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 5

What are the gotras found among DHUNGANA families?

Accepted Answer

DHUNGANA families belong to multiple gotras including KAUSIK, ANGIRAS, DANOLI, KASHYAP, MAANDAVYA, REBAALA.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh has the highest concentration of the DHUNGANA surname with 43 records (33.9%).

Question 7

In which script is the DHUNGANA surname written?

Accepted Answer

The DHUNGANA surname is written in NEPALI script.

Question 8

How common is the DHUNGANA surname in India?

Accepted Answer

DHUNGANA is ranked #12909 in India with approximately 495 people bearing this surname.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The DHUNGANA surname is found across 6 states, with the top 3 being Uttar Pradesh (33.9%), Assam (29.9%), Tamil Nadu (19.7%).

Origin and History of DHUNGANA

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