Panchal is a
Master Craftsman
Historically, a master craftsman or master tradesman (sometimes called only master or grandmaster) was a member of a guild. The title survives as the highest professional qualification in craft industries.
In the European guild#organization, gui ...
caste of India. Panchal is a collective term for class of engineers, architects, priests, sculptors and temple builders. They belong to the
Vishwakarma sect.
Culture
Panchal, Vishwakarma, Singh, Dhiman, Sharma, Vashista are some of the surnames used by this community.
They maintain clan
exogamy
Exogamy is the social norm of mating or marrying outside one's social group. The group defines the scope and extent of exogamy, and the rules and enforcement mechanisms that ensure its continuity. One form of exogamy is dual exogamy, in which tw ...
as a strict rule for marriage.
See also
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Lord Vishwakarma
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Vishwakarma Caste
References
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Caste system in India