A historical record of devotion, lineage, and legacy.
This generational note on the Bhuta family outlines key life events, including marriages, travel details, and pilgrimages. Based on the provided family history, each marriage is detailed with the birth years of the couple, their in-laws, and travel estimates. The distances are calculated between Bhumbhali, the ancestral village of the Bhuta family, and the villages of their in-laws. Additionally, recorded pilgrimage visits of each generation are included, with estimates on the marriage age based on historical norms.
Marriage:: Harilal married Manjula Bhuta, daughter of Harjivandas Mehta from Mewasa, in approximately 1940. Harilal was 22 years old, and Manjula was 15 years old. The distance between Bhumbhali and Mewasa is 60 km. The family traveled by bullock cart or early motor vehicles, taking several hours. The marriage was celebrated traditionally, with a large procession and multi-day festivities.
Pilgrimage: : Harilal undertook pilgrimages to Dwarka, Somnath, and Prabha-Patan, continuing the family tradition of devotion to Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. The pilgrimage trips were made using bullock carts and early trains.
Marriage: Ratilal married Tapiba, daughter of Gandalal Kalyanji Modi from Kardaj, in approximately 1915. Ratilal was 22 years old, and Tapiba was 19 years old. Tapiba belonged to the Haritas Gotra. The distance between Bhumbhali and Kardaj is 50 km. The family traveled by bullock cart, which took a full day. The wedding was a traditional affair with all the rituals of the time, including a multi-day celebration.
Pilgrimage: Ratilal and Tapiba undertook pilgrimages to Dwarka and Somnath. Travel was by bullock cart, and the trips took several days. Their spiritual commitment was central to their life in Bhumbhali, where they were also known for their community engagement.
Marriage:Karsandas married Uttamba, daughter of Bhaichand Parekh from Sihor, in approximately 1885. Karsandas was 22 years old, and Uttamba was 19 years old. Uttamba belonged to the Gargash Gotra. The distance between Bhumbhali and Sihor is 90 km. The journey was undertaken by bullock cart, taking about two days. The marriage was a grand event with a large procession, bringing together families from both villages.
Pilgrimage:Karsandas participated in a pilgrimage to Prabha-Patan in 1961 along with Bachards and Bhavnidas, reflecting the family’s continued devotion. The journey was undertaken using the rail system that had been established by this time.
Marriage: Rugnath married Hariba, daughter of Dwarkadas Mehta from Sihor, in approximately 1855. Rugnath was 22 years old, and Hariba was 19 years old. Hariba belonged to the Vashishtha Gotra. The distance between Bhumbhali and Sihor is 90 km, and the family traveled by bullock cart, taking two days. The marriage was traditional, with the entire family participating in the festivities.
Pilgrimage: Rugnath met Kalidas Dhosa from Mumbai during a pilgrimage to Prabha-Patan in 1886, showing his connection to spiritual leaders. He also attended his father Sundarji’s last rites in 1901, reflecting the importance of family in religious rites.
Marriage: Marriage: Sundarji married Putliba AKA Gangaba, daughter of Pittabar Mehta from Sihor, in approximately 1825. Sundarji was 22 years old, and Putliba was 19 years old. Putliba belonged to the Vashishtha Gotra. The journey from Bhumbhali to Sihor was made by bullock cart or on horseback, taking two days. The wedding was steeped in Rajput customs and Kathiyawadi rituals.
Pilgrimage: Sundarji visited Godavari-Nashik in 1865 and traveled to Dwarka and Prabha-Patan with his son Rugnath, keeping alive the family’s spiritual traditions.
Marriage 1: Ravaji married Velba, daughter of Mala Sanghvi from Ghagha, around 1795. Ravaji was 22 years old, and Velba was 14 years old. Velba belonged to the Shandilya Gotra. The distance between Bhumbhali and Ghagha is 130 km, and they traveled by bullock cart, taking several days.
Marriage 2: After Velba’s death, Ravaji married Manekaba AKA Motiba, daughter of Kala Modi from Mahuva, in 1835. Ravaji was 62 years old, and Manekaba was 59 years old. She belonged to the Bhargava Gotra. The distance between Bhumbhali and Mahuva is 60 km.
Pilgrimage: Ravaji visited Nashik in 1840, 1853, and 1859. His frequent spiritual travels show his strong connection to religious practices and devotion.
Marriage1: Hiraji married Naniba, daughter of Mulji Kanakia from Amreli and Chittal, in 1765. Hiraji was 22 years old, and Naniba was 14 years old. She belonged to the Parashar Gotra. The distance between Bhumbhali and Amreli is 80 km, traveled by bullock cart.
Marriage2: After Naniba’s death, Hiraji married Sakarba, daughter of Jeraj, in 1790. Sakarba also belonged to the Parashar Gotra.
Pilgrimage: Hiraji visited Dwarka twice with his son Ravaji in 1816 and also visited Narayan Sarovar during this time.
Marriage: Harji married Hasba in 1735. Harji was 22 years old, and Hasba was 14 years old. The exact village is unknown, but the family likely traveled by bullock cart or horseback. The marriage followed traditional customs with a large celebration.
Pilgrimage: Harji undertook an extensive pilgrimage between 1815 and 1816, visiting Dwarka, Narayan Sarovar, Kashi, ** Prayag**, Vraj Chaurasi, and Nathdwara. He passed away in 1833 in Bhumbhali.
Marriage:Jivaraj married Velba, daughter of Ranchod Kanakia from Amreli, in 1700. Jivaraj was 17 years old, and Velba was 14 years old. The distance between Bhumbhali and Amreli is 80 km. They likely traveled by bullock cart, taking over a day for the journey.
Marriage: Savaji married Kasanba from the Kikni Family of Amreli in 1670. Savaji was 17 years old, and Kasanba was 14 years old. The journey would have been on bullock cart, a day-long trip
Marriage: Vechharaj married Veljade, daughter of Khimji from Mahuva, in 1640. Vechharaj was 17 years old, and Veljade was 14 years old. They traveled on bullock cart for the 60 km journey, taking a full day.
Marriage 1: Venidas married the daughter of Bhanji from Sihor around 1610. Venidas was 17 years old, and his first wife was approximately 14 years old. She belonged to the Shandilya Gotra. The distance between Bhumbhali and Sihor is about 90 km, and they would have traveled by bullock cart, taking two full days.
Marriage 1: After the passing of his first wife, Venidas married Rakhmiba, daughter of Sanghvi Jivraj, also from Sihor. The marriage took place around 1625. Rakhmiba belonged to the Shandilya Gotra as well.
Marriage: Sanghaji married Sangde, daughter of Lova from Mahuva, in 1580. Sanghaji was 17 years old, and Sangde was 14 years old. The journey from Bhumbhali to Mahuva (approx. 60 km) would have been completed via bullock cart, taking about a day. This alliance brought together two respected families from coastal trade towns.
Marriage 1: Laxmidas married Arshadba, daughter of Vastani from Mahuva, around 1550. Laxmidas was 17 years old, and Arshadba was 14 years old. The marriage was held with traditional Kathiyawadi customs.
Marriage 2: He later married Harba, daughter of Kam from Amreli, who belonged to the Gautam Gotra. This second marriage expanded family alliances in the Amreli region, approximately 80 km from Bhumbhali.
Marriage: Mehraj married Mangladaba, daughter of Ramji from Mahuva, in 1520. Mehraj was 17, and Mangladaba was 14. She belonged to the Bharadwaj Gotra. The family traveled from Bhumbhali to Mahuva (60 km) by bullock cart
Pilgrimage: Mehraj is recorded to have visited Dwarka and Kashi and is credited with building a well and a Mahadev temple in Loliana in 1525, showcasing his religious devotion and community contribution.
Marriage: itho married Zabiba, daughter of Shripal Doshi, around 1490. Jitho was 17 years old, and Zabiba was 14. The exact village is unknown, but marriage likely required a bullock cart journey across rural Kathiyawad.
Marriage: Details of Vero Bhuta’s marriage are unknown. However, he is regarded as the earliest known ancestor in this line. Oral traditions indicate that he lived a simple, dharmic life, likely within the Kathiyawad region, during a time of early village formation and lineage identity development. .
Lived during early Kathiyawad village formation, known for dharmic life.