Bhatt Prabhu

The Bhatt Prabhu Brahmin (commonly known as Parabhu in Konkani) community belongs to the Panch Darvida category of Brahmins, and claims to be a sub-caste of the Karhade Brahmin community.

Parabhu people
Total population
Few hundreds
Regions with significant populations
Primary populations in: Goa
Languages
Konkani, Marathi
Religion
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Konkani people, Brahmins, Indo-Aryans, Karhade, Padye, Chitpavan, Goud Saraswat Brahmin, Daivajna

History

It is said that certain Padye families were excommunicated for some reason during the 14th or 15th century, which led to the formation of a new community known as the Bhatt Prabhus.[1] But unlike Padyes they did not migrate to any other state and chose to remain in Goa.

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References

  1. Chopra, Prem Nath (1982). Religions and communities of India. Vision Books. p. 56.

Other sources

  • "Goa", By Kumar Suresh Singh, Pra. Pā Śiroḍakara, H. K. Mandal, Anthropological Survey of India,Page:249
  • "A socio-cultural history of Goa from the Bhojas to the Vijayanagara " By Vithal Raghavendra Mitragotri
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