Lodhi community

Lodhi community

The Lodhi community is a Hindu community in India.

The name Lodhi stands for followers of Lodheshwar, which means Lord Shiva. He is one of the three main Hindu gods.

Lodhi community is diversified in many parts of India. A part of community is very much prominent in North and central India, especially in western UP, Vidarbha and its area near Madhya Pradesh. It has further sub-classes in it like Lodhi Rajput, Lodhi, Lodh, Lodha, Lodh kshatriya etc. The community has diversified to a great extent, which has led it to form highly differentiated groups. There are many groups with varied social and financial standings.


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