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Kothari
Kothari may refer to:
The Kothari clan of the Bania community from Rajasthan associated with the larger Maheshwari community and Jains. The clan is also found among Jat community of Rajasthan and its neighbouring states. The word kothari comes originally from owners or caretakers of large storehouses, granary or kothar, appointed by the Maharaja of the Bikaner State. Found in Rajasthan, Gujarat and many parts of India.
Kothari (temple)
Kothari, normally an ascetic, is an adviser to the temple in the Swaminarayan Faith of Hinduism. The Kothari is a part of the temple management and is not required to take part in religious activities.