Paitruka

Gotra-Pravara: Vaasistha-MaitraaVaruna-Kaundinya

Kuldeva: Ramnath Shanteri Kamakshi, Ponda (originally Lotavali)

Lakshmana Shanbhag (Mid 18th Century)

Resident of Mulki/Kadekara (disputed)

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Rukmayya Shanbhag (Late 18th Century)

Migrated to Kapu (Udupi) and founding father of Kapu Shenoy Family. Prospered in Kapu. 

Became the Patel and the descendants of his first son are still holding the position.

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Ganapayya Shanbhag (Mid 19th Century)

Inherited/acquired lands and build our Daiva Gudi to Pilli Chamundi. 

Might have been involved in litigations and lost his property, as seen from most of the descendants having migrated to Bombay.

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Madhava Shanbhag (Late 19th Century)

Had a petty shop. Died in penury, probably brought by property division or personal issues, leaving behind 2 young sons. Inherited property having the Daiva Gudi, which was mortgaged to Jaina money lenders.

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Kaup Hariappa Madhav Shanai (1913 - 1958)

Migrated to Bombay as a boy, worked hard and became a hotelier, confectioner and politician. 

Re-acquired mortgaged lands in Kapu and rebuilt Daiva Gudi. Did great service to Kashi Math Samsthan and helped countless people.

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Prabhakar Shenoy (1947 - 2021)

Graduated in science, became self-employed in his surgical business. Fought for the dharma always. Talented writer, speaker and singer. Led a life of hard work, respect and raised his family with honesty.

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Shrinath Shenoy (1988 - present)

Trained to be an engineer, worked in Pune and moved to Udupi, the story continues…:)