Ancestral lineage
कौशिक
Kaushika is a Hindu gotra, or ancestral lineage, associated with the sage Vishvamitra, also identified with the Kaushika line. Families may follow this tradition in different ways across communities and regions.
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This page lists Nepali surnames recorded with Kaushika. Gotra traditions can differ by family branch, region and source; check a specific family's tradition before drawing conclusions.
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