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.

KashyapaBharadwajaVashisthaVishwamitraGautamaJamadagniAtriAgastya
8
Main Gotras
108
Sub-Gotras
10,800
Vansh Communities
1.08M
Family Units

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.

Brahma
Primordial Source
Gotra
Lineage Group
Sub-Gotra
Branch
Surname
Thar · Family Name
Kul / Vansh
Extended Group
Family
Functional Unit

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.

1

Search

By surname, gotra, or village — instant results, no login

2

Create Profile

Build your family profile with lineage, gotra, and customs

3

Preserve

Document and publish heritage on your terms

Community verified lineage data
Research-based system
You control what's published

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.

Donation

108 Ganesh Foundation

Open amount
  • Support gotra research across the subcontinent
  • Fund heritage preservation initiatives
  • 108 Ganesh Temples & Statues in Nepal
  • 50% of membership also supports this mission
  • Full transparency on fund allocation

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.

Discover Your Roots. Preserve Your Heritage.

One Family. One Heritage. One Future. Join the movement to connect 1,080,000 family units across the Indian subcontinent.