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English: Example of a folio of a panji genealogical record kept and maintained by Maithili Kayasthas and Brahmins of the Mithila region of northern India. This particular panji record is from Saurath Sabha, Madhubani, Bihar. It is perhaps written in Tirhuta script or Kaithi script, the language being encoded by the script presumably being Maithili.

Further reading: [1], [2]

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Matrimony in Mithila is entirely dependent on the genealogy maintained by the panji system. This article intends to highlight how centuries’ old regional genealogical record keeping techniques can be a source of information to explore the patterns of migration and marriage decisions. It also details how these patterns help to show interdependence of the cultural practices in shaping the social space. First, there has been an attempt to link genealogy to space in order to present an overview of their interdependence. Second, it discusses the evolution and history of the panji system describing information on the panjikars. Important genealogical terms have been explained to provide insights into the structure and functions of the panji system. Gotra exogamy and caste endogamy are major determinants of matrimonial decisions in many parts of India including the Mithila region. Third, a comparison of panji with other genealogical institutions like that of the Tallensi lineage and kulji system is described. Finally, the annual matrimonial gathering, i.e., Saurath sabhagachi has been discussed to explain the role of the panji system in matrimonial decision making. This paper offers a theoretical view on genealogy to its readers and intends to present an insight into how genealogical record keeping, marriage, and space are interrelated and an inseparable cultural phenomenon in the Mithila region of Bihar in India.

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Example of a panji genealogical record kept by Maithili Kayasthas and Brahmins of the Mithila region of northern India

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