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Ghotra (or Kotdaa) is a prominent Labana clan of the state of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir in India. These are also called Ajrawat(or Azrot) (fathegharia). These are categorised under clan Sandlas and Lakhmans. This is a caste/clan/surname in Labana's. Mostly Ghotras are following Sikh belief, few also include their ancestral beliefs like Pipal Worship, Shaheed Worship, Sati Worship etc. It is one of the highest ranking, most prestigious tribes in Labana ethnic group.

Ghotra should not be confused with Ghotra surname in Ramgarhia, which is pronounced similarly.

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Ghotra Wikipedia