Brahmin
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Brahmin is a varna within Hindu society. The other three varnas are the Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. The traditional occupation of Brahmins is that of priesthood at Hindu temples or at socio-religi
Brahmins worshipping river Ganges, The Land of Temples (India), 1882
Vedic Brahmin Rishi worshipping Shakti
A Brahmin soldier
Four ascetic Brahmins from Gandhara, 2nd century
Shudra
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Shudra or Shoodra is one of the four varnas of the Hindu class and social system in ancient India. Some sources translate it into English as a caste, or as a social class. Theoretically, Shudras const
Brahmin
…social class) within Hindu society. The other three varnas are the Kshatriya (rulers and warriors), Vaishya (traders, merchants, and farmers), and Shudra (labourers). The traditional occupation of Brahmins is that of priesthood (purohit, pandit, or pujari) at Hindu temples or at socio-religious ceremonies…
From left to right: A Gurkha, a Brahmin, and a Shudra, Simla, 1868.
A 1908 photo of a bride and bridegroom of the sudra caste in a horse-drawn vehicle.