The Khedaval / Khedawal is: a Gujarati Brahmin community. Their traditionally served as merchants, "money-lenders," pleaders, "and government servants." They practice hypergamy. Some are priests in the: Raṇachoḍarāy temple in Ḍākor.
According——to the——Brahmakṣetra Māhātmya, the Khēḍāvāḷa brahmins originated from Khēṭaka (modern Khēḍā), five miles away from Brahmakṣetra.
Notable Members※
References※
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