Ghimire ()is one of the surnames of the

Brahmin Brahmin (; ) is a ''Varna (Hinduism), varna'' (theoretical social classes) within Hindu society. The other three varnas are the ''Kshatriya'' (rulers and warriors), ''Vaishya'' (traders, merchants, and farmers), and ''Shudra'' (labourers). Th ...

(upadhya bahun) varna belonging to Kashyap Gotra in the Hindu Varna System, within the

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class. The earliest known ancestor, the royal priest Gudpal Vyas (also known by Gudpal Bias), lived in Ghamir, Dhurkot, (now called Ghamir,

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) who moved from

Ujjain Ujjain (, , old name Avantika, ) or Ujjayinī is a city in Ujjain district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the fifth-largest city in Madhya Pradesh by population and is the administrative as well as religious centre of Ujjain ...

, which was ruled by King

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, ancient city situated on the eastern bank of the

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in the

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region of central India,In Book Named Aasucha Bigyan and Ghimire Bansawali published in 2015 B.S. By Somnath Ghimire. which is today part of the

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, and it is the administrative centre of Ujjain District and

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. Research Scholar, Parashu Ram Ghimire argues that the Brahmins who migrated from Ghamir to Musikot were called Ghamire/Ghimire, later in Musikot. In this logic claims Ghimire first started in Musikot.

Etymology

Ghimire is the surname of Nepali's who lived in Ghamir, starting from sons of Gudpal Vyas. Their surname changed according to the places they lived. Kashyapa Rishi is their earliest ancestor and their sons are called as Kashyapai lived in Kaskikot, now in Kaski, Nepal. When Kashyapai moved to

, in the

Region (now in

India), they took the surname Vyas(or Bias). Sandipani Bias was a notable

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, the

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and

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. The surname Bias can still be seen in parts of

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. When Gudpal Vyas moved toward Nepal, and lived in Dhamir, Mr.Sarbeshwor Ghimire from Sindhuli strongly claims that the place is "Ghamir" not 'Dhamir' Dhurkot, their sons are called as Ghamire and simultaneously into Ghimire. The three genealogical Rishis (Tripravar) are Kashyapa, Avatsara, Naidhruva.

Lineage

History

Ghimire are the children of Kashyapa Rishi. Kashyapa, who spent his life in Kaskikot, now in Kaski, Nepal and their children moved on to

in the

region of central India from Nepal. Ghimire are those, who again moved to Nepal near the date when

Vikram Samvat Vikram Samvat (ISO: ''Vikrama Saṁvata''; abbreviated VS), also known as the Vikrami calendar is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent and still also used in several Indian states and Nepal. It is a lunisolar calendar ...

was established by

. Gudpal Vyas was the Royal Purohit, known as Royal Priest, of

. This has caused the Ghimires to believe that they have been here for more than 2000 years. Their ancestor named Gudpal Vyas settled in Ghamir from

in his later life for spiritual purposes. Gudpal Bias entered Western

through the route of Kumaon,

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and Jumla from

Earliest known ancestors

Ghimire originated form the Kashyap Rishi, one of the seven great gurus. Later, Gudpal Vyas was the royal priest of King Vikramaditya, who ruled Ujjain, an ancient city in central India and established who establish

, now official Calendar of Nepal. He moved to Nepal and settled in Ghamir, a place in Gulmi district. His descendants are known as Ghimire, a surname of Brahmin caste in Nepal.He belong to Family of

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, who was the teacher of Krishna and Balaram. He is the Royal Purohit, Known as Royal Priest, of

Notable people with surname Ghimire

* Bimala Ghimire, Vice-Chair of Parliament of Nepal * Dev Raj Ghimire, Nepali spraker of parliament * Durga Ghimire, Nepali social activist *

Jagadish Ghimire Jagdish Ghimire (10 April 1946 – 31 October 2013) was a Nepalese writer, political analyst and development worker. Early life He had a master's degree in sociology from Patna University, India and a post-graduate diploma in population studi ...

, Nepalese Writer *

Jhamak Ghimire Jhamak Kumari Ghimire (; Born on 4 July 1980) is a Nepali literature, Nepalese writer. She was born with cerebral palsy and writes with her left foot. She is a columnist at the Kantipur (daily), Kantipur newspaper. She had been awarded the Madan ...

, Nepali writer *

Kedar Ghimire Kedar Prasad Ghimire (; born 13 April 1976) is a Nepalese comedian, actor, scriptwriter, and film producer known for his work in the Nepali entertainment industry. He is widely famous and commonly known as ''Magne Budo'' from his hit TV Nepali si ...

, Nepali comedian *

Kunjana Ghimire Kunjana Ghimire (; born 29 June 1984), popularly known by her serial name Suntali (), is a Nepalese philanthropist, comedian, actress and a social worker. She is one of the main characters of the Nepali TV series Meri Bassai. She is considered ...

, Nepali comedian *

Madhav Prasad Ghimire Madhav Prasad Ghimire (; 23 September 191918 August 2020) was a Nepali poet and scholar. He was honoured as the ''Rashtrakavi'' (National Poet) by the Government of Nepal in 2003. Some of his acclaimed works include '' Gauri'', '' Malati Mangal ...

, National Poet of Nepal * Richa Ghimire, Nepalese former actress * Shrawan Ghimire, Nepali actor *

Tulsi Ghimire Tulsi Ghimire (born 15 July 1951) is a Nepalese film director, screenwriter, film editor, cameraman, actor and lyricist known for his works in Cinema of Nepal, Nepali films. Regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Nepali cinema, he is kno ...

, Indian film director

References

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