How do I change caste from one caste to another?

You cannot change your caste. Your caste is determined by your birth. By default your father’s caste is your caste. If your parents belong to different castes then, on special circumstances, you have an option to choose between either one of their castes.

What will be my caste If I convert to HINDUism?

If you are converting with no intention of marrying a Hindu, you will not belong to any particular caste. But if you really want to become a Brahmin or Kshatriya, then migrate to some other cities and adopt an upper caste surname. If you claim that you are a Brahmin, no one will ask you to produce a caste certificate.

What happens if OBC girl married to General?

The caste of a woman born into a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe or OBC does not change on her marriage to a person from a general caste. Merely marring to an OBC does not change your caste.

Can I legally change my caste?

Caste change can be achieved legally only when someone has been adopted. In the case of marriage, it is not legally possible to change from Scheduled Caste (SC) to Other Backward Classes (OBC) or religion, as instructed by the Supreme Court.

Can a person convert to Hinduism?

There is no official conversion process or ceremony for converting to the Hindu faith. While Hinduism is a highly traditional religion founded on ritual, it is not exclusive in the sense that one must be formally recognized in order to be a practitioner.

Can I become Brahmin?

Yes. Anyone who is a teacher, administrator or a priest is called a Brahmin and for being one, you ought to learn Vedas, Upanishads, Vedanta, and the mantras or prayers (chants).

Which caste is best in India?

1. Brahmans: Brahmans are at the top in Varna hierarchy. Main castes of this Varna are those of priests, teachers, custodians of social ritual practices and arbiter of correct social and moral behaviour.

What is the caste of converts to Hinduism?

Caste of converts to Hinduism: When non-Hindus who become Hindus, they don’t have to be part of any Varna or Jati unless they choose to, by taking up initiation. (Note that unlike some other religions, becoming a follower of Hinduism itself does not need initiation. One is automatically a Hindu when he/she follows Dharma.

What will happen to my Caste If I Change my Religion?

Even if you change your religion, either the caste gets abandoned or it remains same but may fall into a different Category – e.g. If an SC/ST person converts to Christianity he come under OBC category, category changes but not the caste.

How can I get rid of the caste system in India?

Change your religion. Just do a bit of research before taking this step though, since now a few non-Hindu religions have absorbed concepts of caste-system in India. If your goal is completely getting rid of your caste then you don’t want to get into a different version of the same thing.

Can I change my last name if I belong to different caste?

Change your last name to something that is ambiguous and just tell everyone that you belong to a different caste when they ask you. This is not as easy as it sounds, and lying tends to take a toll on you mentally, but it can be done. It won’t mean anything legally though. , Exploring life..student of life.. student for life..