Jogi (caste)
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The Jogi (also spelled Jugi or Yogi)[1][2] is a Bhramin Hindu community found in North India. Jogi surname is associated with the ancient migrants of the southern Indian states Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala and Gujarat.[1][3][4][5][6]
They are known as Shaiva Brahman,They are collectively known as 'NATH', JOGI, YOGI, Giri,Goswami,Nath Yogi, Dasnami''
The word 'Jogi' is derived from the Sanskrit word "yoga", and there is a description of caste and its origin mentioned in Shiva Purana.[7]