Kapadi, also known as Kapdi is a small community in Gujarat.

History

The Kapadi Sampradaya claim to be descendants of Lalu Jasraj, the guide of the

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deity Rama, or either claim to be descendants of Rama's army as they marched through the desert to Hinglaj. This dress was given by Rama to one Laljusraj, who accompanied him on the trip. Laljusraj is said to be founder of Kapadi sect. It is believed that it is the same dress, that is preserved at

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Temple at Dhrang.
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. The Kapadis consider

to be an incarnation of Lakshmana, the younger brother of Rama, and he visited the site of Hinglaj at the end of the 17th century. The Kapadis consider anyone who performs the pilgrimage to Hinglaj to be Kapadi as well.

References

{{Reflist Vaishnava sects Ethnic groups in India Social groups of Gujarat Tribes of Kutch Social groups of India Hindu denominations Religions that require vegetarianism

History

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