Ojha


Ojha is a surname found across India.
The term "Ojha" also refers to a Hindu Brahmin caste, found in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Nepal. In some contexts, "Ojha" can also refer to a shaman or traditional healer, particularly in traditional societies. Ojhas are considered to be worshipers of Durga, Saraswati, Hanuman, Mahalakshmi and Shiva. The surname is used amongst speakers of Nepali, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Hindi, Oriya, Kumaoni and Bengali as well as the Santhals. In India all ojha originate from Rajasthan.Ojha were also spiritual leader for uttar Pradesh and Bihar region. They perform as “Rajguru”, “Army Trainer”, “Thinker” and Philosopher. Most of the Ojha's are concentrated in the state of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh in India.

Notable people with the surname