Introduction - Shakdwipi Brahmins

The sakaldwipi brahmin community is spread across many parts of india today,though in small numbers.Bihar is the ancient place of settlement of the Sakaldwipi Brahmins and they continue to be one of the most numerous classes of this order. Some of these Sakaldwipis act as a purohits for people and explain to them the decree of fate with the help of an almanac. Many of them are of the Shakta sect and are guided by the tantras. Other places include Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajashthan, Jharkhand,Chattisgarh, Delhi, Mumbai etc.

The historical facts suggest that sakaldwipi brahmins were originally from shakdweep which was is present day Iran. Sakaldwipi (shakdwipi) Or Maga Brahmins are pioneers in Sunworship and Ayurvedic Medical system. Varahmihir the famous ancient astrologist was a Sakaldwipi brahmin. Chanakya brain behind the Mauryan was sun-priest or Maga Brahmin.

The historical facts suggest that sakaldwipi brahmins were originally from shakdweep which was is present day Iran. Sakaldwipi (shakdwipi) Or Maga Brahmins are pioneers in Sunworship and Ayurvedic Medical system. Varahmihir the famous ancient astrologist was a Sakaldwipi brahmin. Chanakya brain behind the Mauryan was sun-priest or Maga Brahmin.