Nimbad

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Nimbad (निम्बड़)[1] Nibad (निबड़) Nimbad (निम्बड़) Nimbar (निम्बर) Nibar (निबर)[2] Nimbadia is Gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan. Its variant is Limbar.

Origin

According to Jat historians Nimbar (निम्बड़) Jat gotra originated from Nagavanshi named Nilabha (नीलाभ). [3]

History

Nilabha is name of Shiva. The word comes from Sanskrit language. "Nil" (pronounced as "neel" meaning blue & "abh" stands for "Abha" the light coming out. To save the world lord Shiva drank the poison "Haalahal" which came out from the ocean during "Saagar - Manthan". Shiva got his throat & whole body turned blue due to the poison.

Distribution in Rajasthan

Villages in Barmer district

Villages in Nagaur district

Medas, Nokha Chandawata, Shankhwas,

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