Mulvansham

Sankrit Gotra Origins: The Sankrit Gotra traces its lineage to Brahma's son, Bhrigu, through Rishi Sankhayan and his descendants. Rishi Sankrit, the son of Gagan, is a key figure in this ancestry, lending his name to the Kanyakubj Gotra.


Title "Choubey": The title "Choubey" (originally "Chaturvedi") is associated with the Sankrit Gotra, and over time, Lord Shiva became their revered deity. This Gotra’s traditions and beliefs have evolved over generations.

Legend of Kanayakubja: In ancient times, in the kingdom of Mahodayapur, King Kushanabha's beautiful daughter caught the attention of Vayu Dev (the Wind God), who proposed marriage to her. She declined, citing her duty to her father, which angered Vayu Dev, leading him to curse her to become "Kubja" (hunchbacked).

Marriage and Transformation: Upon learning of the curse, King Kushanabha arranged for his daughter to marry Sage Brahmadatta. Through the sage’s blessings, she regained her original beauty upon marriage.

Kanayakubja Region: The area where the princess resided came to be known as the "Kanyakubj" region, stretching from Shrungverpur to the hermitage of Sage Dalabhya, south of Ayodhya. This region is now identified as Kannauj and parts of Awadh.

Kanyakubj Brahmins: The Brahmins who settled in this region became known as "Kanyakubj Brahmins."