Who are Bahuns?
Q: Who are Bahuns?
A: Bahuns are a group of people belonging to the Brahmin caste in the Khas group, an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group.
Q: What is the main occupation of Bahuns?
A: Bahuns mainly served as priests, teachers, and astrologers as per their caste.
Q: What kind of Brahmins are called Bahuns or Khas Bahuns?
A: Generally, the Parvate/Pahari (hilly) Brahmins are called as Bahuns or Khas Bahuns.
Q: What was the position of Bahuns in government and administration in Nepal?
A: Bahuns were able to hold government offices, administration, and politics.
Q: Who do Bahuns belong to according to the 1854 Muluki Ain of Nepal?
A: According to the 1854 Muluki Ain (Legal Code) of Nepal, Bahuns belong to sacred thread bearers (Yagyopavit) and twice-born (Dvija) Hindus.
Q: What is the meaning of Yagyopavit?
A: Yagyopavit is a sacred thread that Brahmins wear after undergoing Upanayana.
Q: What is the meaning of Dvija?
A: Dvija means twice-born and refers to upper-caste Hindus who have undergone a sacred thread ceremony.
