Ghimire

Ghimire
घिमिरे

This oldSanskritMasterpiece is written to KingPrithivi Narayan Shahfrom the Ghimire's. The origin can be traced back to the 1700s A.D.
Pronunciation	Ghimirē
Origin
Language(s)	Khas,Nepali,Doteli
Word/name	Nepal
Other names
Cognate(s)	Agnihotri,Vyas, UpadhyaSharma
Derivative(s)	Ghimirey, Ghimiray
See also	Poudel,Pokharel,Dhakal,Aryal,Bhattarai

Ghimire(Nepali:घिमिरे)is one of the surnames of theBrahmin(upadhya bahun) varna belonging toKashyap Gotrain theHindu Varna System.The earliest known ancestor, the royal priest Gudpal Vyas (also known by Gudpal Bias), lived in Ghamir, Dhurkot, (now calledGhamir,Gulmi,Nepal) who moved fromUjjain,which was ruled by KingVikramaditya,ancient city situated on the eastern bank of theKshipra Riverin theMalwaregion of central India.Which is today part of thestateofMadhya Pradesh,and it is the administrative centre ofUjjain DistrictandUjjain Division. Research Scholar, Parashu Ram Ghimire argues that the Brahmins who migrated from Ghamir to Musikot were called Ghamire/Ghimire, later in Musikot. In this logic claims Ghimire first started in Musikot.

Etymology

Ghimire is the surname of Nepali's who lived in Ghamir, starting from sons of Gudpal Bias. Their surname changed according to the places they lived.Kashyapa Rishiis their earliest ancestor and their sons are called as Kashyapai lived inKaskikot,now inKaski, Nepal.When Kashyapai moved toUjjain,in theMalwaRegion (now inMadhya PradeshIndia), they took the surname Bias (or Vyas).Sandipani Biaswas a notableRishi,theGuruofLord KrishnaandBalarama.The surname Bias can still be seen in parts ofIndia.When Gudpal Bias moved toward Nepal, and lived inDhamir,Mr.Sarbeshwor Ghimirefrom Sindhuli strongly claims that the place is "Ghamir" not 'Dhamir' Dhurkot, their sons are called as Ghamire and simultaneously into Ghimire. The three genealogical Rishis (Tripravar) are Kashyapa, Avatsara, Naidhruva.

History

Ghimire are the children ofKashyapa Rishi.Kashyapa, who spent his life inKaskikot,now inKaski, Nepaland their children moved on toUjjainintheMalwaregion of central India from Nepal. Ghimire are those, who again moved to Nepal near the date whenVikram Samvatwas established byVikramaditya.Gudpal Bias was theRoyal Purohit,known as Royal Priest, ofVikramaditya.This has caused the Ghimires to believe that they have been here for more than 2000 years. Their ancestor named Gudpal Bias settled inGhamirfromUjjain.Gudpal Bias entered WesternNepalthrough the route ofKumaon,GarhwalandJumlafromUjjain.

Earliest known ancestors

Gudpal Bias was the royal priest of King Vikramaditya, who ruled Ujjain, an ancient city in central India. He moved to Nepal and settled in Ghamir, a place in Gulmi district. His descendants are known as Ghimire, a surname of Brahmin caste in Nepal.He belong to Family ofSandipani Bias.He is theRoyal Purohit,Known as Royal Priest, ofVikramaditya,who establishVikram Samvat,now official Calendar of Nepal.

Controversy theory

1.Gudpal Bias Entered Nepal in 14th century during theMughal EmpireinUjjainwhenMughal Emperorsforced to change hisHindu Religion.

2. Gudpal Bias 's wife died at place named Shiva Kanya.

Notable people with surname Ghimire

• Durga Ghimire,Nepali social activist
• Jagadish Ghimire,Nepalese Writer
• Jhamak Ghimire,Nepali writer
• Kedar Ghimire,Nepali comedian
• Dev Raj Ghimire,Convenor of Parliament
• Kunjana Ghimire,Nepali comedian
• Madhav Prasad Ghimire,National Poet of Nepal
• Shrawan Ghimire,Nepali actor
• Tulsi Ghimire,Indian film director