Patni (surname)
The surname Patni "पाटनी" holds historical and cultural significance in the state of Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Gujarat in India. It is associated with various castes like Rajputs, Brahmins, Banias and Jats and has an interesting origin.[1][2]
Festivals[edit]
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Their principal festivals are Harela - a harvest festival celebrated all over Kumaon and Vijayadashami (बिजय दशमी) i.e. Dussehra. On this day, the victory of Lord Rama over the demon King Ravana is celebrated. It has special significance for the Rajput community as weapons are also worshipped on this day. Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi or the Shravani Purnima signifies the day for changing the sacred thread yagnopavit. Aanthoo festival is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Mata Parvati. They also celebrate Nandashthami, which is dedicated to Ma Nanda and Ma Sunanda, the patron deities of Kumaon. They participate in the annual Baurani fair commemorating the adventures of Sem Devta with his brother Haru Dev and their nephew Golu Devta, all of whom are worshipped in the Kumaon region as Gods.
References[edit]
- ^ Subba, Tanka Bahadur (1989). Dynamics of a hill society: Nepalis in Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas. Mittal Publications. ISBN 9788173041143.
Some of the Chhetri clans are Adhikari, Baniya, Basnet, Bist, Paatni, Bohra, Bura or Burathoki, Gharti, Karki, Khadka, Khatri, Khulal, Mahat, Raut, Rana, Roka, Thapa, etc.
- ^ Singh, K. S. (1992). People of India: Communities, segments, synonyms, surnames, and titles. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 8185579091.
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