The Khedaval or Khedawal is a

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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 ...

community. Their traditionally served as merchants, money-lenders, pleaders, and government servants. They practice

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. Some are priests in the Raṇachoḍarāy temple in Ḍākor. According to the ''Brahmakṣetra Māhātmya'', the Khēḍāvāḷa brahmins originated from Khēṭaka (modern Khēḍā), five miles away from Brahmakṣetra.

Notable Members

* Ranchhodbhai Dave

References

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