Gotra for Surname Avvaru in Padmashali Caste (Andhra Pradesh)

In the Padmashali (weaver) community of Andhra Pradesh, gotra is patrilineal—inherited from father.

Common Padmashali gotras include:

• Gampa
• Kamsali
• Devagupta
• Vasishta
• Kaundinya
• Bharadwaja

Avvaru is a surname within this caste. The specific gotra for a given Avvaru family must be confirmed from elders or family priest—surnames don't map 1:1 to gotras across all branches.

Why It Matters

• Marriage rules: Same gotra = prohibited (sagotra)
• Rituals: Shraddha, upanayana require gotra declaration

If uncertain, consult family elders or a Vaidika Brahmin versed in community lineages.