Gosains

For other uses, see Gosain, Gossain, and Goswami.

Gosains, who are also known as Gossain, Gosine, Gossai, Gosyne, Gosein, Gosavi, and as Goswamis, are Brahmins, Hindu ascetics and religious functionaries of India. They are found chiefly in northern, central and western India, particularly in the Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh regions. They have different histories by place and time.

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