Mohyal Brahmin

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Mohyal Brahmins are a sub-caste of Saraswat Brahmins from the Punjab region. A sub-group of the Punjabi Hindu community, Mohyal caste comprises seven clans, namely Bali, Bhimwal, Chhibber, Datt, Lau, Mohan and Vaid. Several Mohyal families might also opt to use surnames like Bakhshi, Bhai, Chaudhri, Dewan, Malik, Mehta, and Raizada, as a hereditary courtesy title bestowed upon their families for their bravery and service. According to an oral tradition, some Mohyal Brahmins helped Imam Hussain in the Battle of Karbala; these Mohyal Brahmins are called Hussaini Brahmins. Prior to the partition of India, Mohyal Brahmins lived primarily in the western Punjab, including present-day Hazara Division and the Pir Panjal regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Jammu and Kashmir respectively. After the partition, most migrated to, and settled in the new created Republic of India. As per data by the Government of Punjab, the priestly practice of Mohyal Brahmins has slowly reduced after the partition...

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