History:
The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadhich, kashyap, mahodara and rebaala. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are girija mata, khandoba and tulja bhavani.
Description:
The surname Mahishal is mainly linked to the Mahishya community, a large farming group mostly found in West Bengal, India, and nearby areas. The religion associated with MAHISHAL surname is hinduism. The MotherTounge associated with this surname are bengali and assamese.
The Mahishyas traditionally owned a lot of land and worked in agriculture. Within the Mahishya community, certain sub-castes or divisions may also use this surname, which points to their family jobs, where they lived, or their clan connections. Its a fairly common surname in that community, suggesting a shared family history or job background.
The surname has a few variations: Mahishal, Mohishal, and Mahisal.
