वंशावली पत्रिका
Stories of lineage, gotra, surname and ancestor - the history of Nepali families, one article at a time.
Latest · Gotra
From the final breath to the 13-day mourning period and annual Shraddha, complete guide to Hindu death rituals in Nepal's Brahmin and Kshetri communities.
22 July 2026 · 13 min read
ReadGotra
Explore why Nepali kinship is uniquely powerful and why it still matters today.
21 July 2026 · 9 min read
Surname History
Explore Ghimire surname history from Kashyap gotra and Ghamir, Ghermu and Gherung traditions to Barah-Masta kul puja and digital vansawali preservation.
23 June 2026 · 11 min read
Gotra
Learn what bansawali means, how it differs from a family tree,how to make bansawali
19 June 2026 · 6 min read
Surname History
The Kafle surname is a quintessential example of Nepali history rooted in both Vedic tradition and local landscape.
19 June 2026 · 13 min read
Gotra
Discover why same-gotra marriage is traditionally avoided in many Hindu and Nepali families.
18 June 2026 · 5 min read
Gotra
"Your Surname is Just the Cover of Your Family History. Your Kul Devata is the Map Inside." Most Nepali families can tell you their Thar and some know their Gotra too. But fewer can answer a critical question: Who is our Kul Devata?
18 June 2026 · 11 min read
Surname History
Trace the rich history of the Dahal surname in Nepal. Learn how a land grant in Dailekh transformed the ancient Bhatta lineage into the Dahal clan, the royal secret behind the "Alam" flag on their roofs, and how their branches reached across the globe.
18 June 2026 · 10 min read
Surname History
Tracing the roots of the Neupane surname from ancient India to the courts of Jumla. Discover how a royal title born from water and fire became a purely Nepali family name.
17 June 2026 · 13 min read
Surname History
Ever wondered what your surname says about who you are? For the Paudel community that everyday name holds nearly a millennium of migration, survival, and deep cultural identity.
17 June 2026 · 13 min read
