Parthasarathy Surname
“Charioteer of Arjuna (Krishna)”
Brahmin surnamesSanskrit (Partha-sarathi — charioteer of Partha/Arjuna) origin · Tamil
History & Significance
A Tamil Brahmin surname honouring Lord Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna (Partha) in the Mahabharata war — the divine context in which the Bhagavad Gita was revealed. This name is particularly sacred to Sri Vaishnava (Iyengar) families, and the Parthasarathy temple in Triplicane, Chennai is one of the most ancient and revered Vishnu temples in South India.
What is the Gotra for Parthasarathy?
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Find Parthasarathy Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Charioteer of Arjuna (Krishna)
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Partha-sarathi — charioteer of Partha/Arjuna)
- Language
- Tamil
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Parthasarathy surname is predominantly found in: