Kuladevata Krishna of Kurmi
Deities

Kuladevata Krishna of Kurmi

Krishna as Kurmi kuladevata

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 2
Tradition · Hindu
Period · Varies

Kuladevata Krishna of Kurmi

Tradition

Hindu / Kurmi / Kuladevata

Location

  • Kanpur region, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (26.4499°N, 80.3319°E)

Sacred Narrative

The Kurmi caste (agricultural, ~15% of UP-Bihar) venerate Krishna as their kuladevata, with annual panchayat-level worship. The claim traces to the Kurmi origin myth in which Krishna himself is said to have taught them agriculture.

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📖 Stories

  • Narrative of Kuladevata Krishna of Kurmi
    The **Kurmi** caste (agricultural, ~15% of UP-Bihar) venerate Krishna as their kuladevata, with annual panchayat-level worship. The claim traces to the Kurmi origin myth in which Krishna himself is said to have taught them agriculture.
    — Tradition

🪔 Worship Procedures

Daily rites
• tradition-specific

🛕 Principal Temples

🎊 Festivals

  • Annual Kuladevata Krishna of Kurmi festival
    Seasonally · 1–10 days

📜 Primary Scriptural Sources

  • Hindu primary textsscriptural/oral