Discover Your Family Roots
Most families remember only two or three generations — then gotra names, kuldevi traditions, and extended kin fade away. gotra.org is a research archive to identify your patrilineal lineage, document what your family still carries, and connect scattered Kul / Vansh groups across the Indian subcontinent.
Purpose
Do You Know Where Your Family Came From?
Most families can remember only 2–3 generations before their history becomes unclear. Gotra is a digital platform designed to help families discover, document, and preserve their lineage, traditions, customs, and ancestry.
Research Family Heritage
Search lineage by surname, gotra, or village — and connect to original ancestral roots.
Preserve Culture & Traditions
Document puja customs, kuldevi worship, and rites of passage before they live only in memory.
Connect Extended Family
Join and publish about your family — a connection medium to research functional family units.
What is Gotra?
Your Lineage. Your Identity.
How can I identify my original lineage?
A Gotra is a patrilineal lineage system in Hindu culture that traces ancestry back to an ancient Vedic sage. A surname may change, but lineage remains constant across generations.
- Identifies ancestral roots
- Connects individuals to their original lineage
- Preserves a family's historical identity
- Supports lineage-based research & marriage customs
8 Gotras · 108 Sub-Gotras
One Origin. Many Lineages.
All major Hindu lineages trace back to eight foundational sages — families across different regions often share common ancestral origins without knowing it.
Functional Family Unit
The Building Block of Heritage
A Functional Family Unit represents a connected Kul / Vansh / Extended Family Group (कुल / वंश). Individuals come and go, but families carry traditions across generations.
The Problem
Without preservation
Heritage Is Being Lost
What happens to family history when elders are no longer with us?
Many valuable stories, records, and relationships disappear forever. Today many families no longer know their gotra, family lineage, kuldevi traditions, ancestral customs, or extended family connections.
- Lost family history
- Broken family connections
- Forgotten traditions
- Disappearing lineage records
Platform
Build & Preserve Your Family Legacy
A vast heritage network exists but remains fragmented and undocumented — until now.
Search Lineage
Instant search by surname, gotra, or village — see results before signing up.
Family Profile
Create a permanent digital record of family heritage and lineage.
Document Customs
Record kuldevi, puja traditions, and ancestral customs with rich detail.
Connect Relatives
Find and connect with extended family across regions and generations.
How It Works
Simple. Secure. Meaningful.
Most family records remain isolated and disconnected. Gotra brings them together in three steps.
Search
By surname, gotra, or village — instant results, no login
Create Profile
Build your family profile with lineage, gotra, and customs
Preserve
Document and publish heritage on your terms
Your Data
You Control Your Information
Can family information be shared securely?
Private information is stored securely and never publicly shared without permission. Users decide what is visible.
Private
DNA data, disputed notes, and sensitive records — encrypted and never shared without consent.
Published
Family lineage, gotra, customs, traditions, kuldevi details, and historical records — on your terms.
Support Research & Heritage
Membership & Donations — Clearly Separated
Subscription unlocks platform features. Donations support gotra research and the 108 Ganesh Foundation. Mixing the two reduces trust — so we keep them distinct.
Why Now
A Generation Is Forgetting Its Roots
Every year, family records disappear, traditions fade, and connections weaken. The opportunity to preserve this heritage exists today.
Digitize, Preserve, and Connect Before It Is Lost.