Jethwa


Jethwa is a branch of the Suryavanshi Rajput clan.

Origin

It has been suggested that the Saindhava dynasty ruling eastern part of Saurashtra peninsula is now represented by the present day Jethwa dynasty. It is also suggested that the term Jethwa probably originating from Jayadratha, Jyeshtha or Jyeshthuka from which the region derived its name Jyeshthukadesha.

Other details and Kuldevis

The Jethwa Rajputs belong to the Gautam/Vajas Gotra and their Kuldevi is Vindhyavasini Devi. Jethwas also worship Brahmani. Again there is one aspect of devi, who is known as Jethwa Mata, who is identified as Gaur Matas or clan deities.