Nagars of Vadnagar and their migration-1

Whatever the origin, Nagars finally settled down in Vadnagar in Gujarat and from here they have spread out to other places. It is said that the land of Vadnagar was gifted to Nagars by the King Chamatkar as a show of gratitude. King Chamatkar suffered from Lukoderma as a result of a curse, which he attracted when he killed a deer feeding its young ones. The sufferings of King Chamatkar were cured by Nagars with the help of their knowledge of herbs and natural medicines. It was then that King Chamatkar rewarded Nagars with the land where Vadnagar is situated. History has it that there were 72 families of Nagars at that time out of which did not accept the reward of the King, being the proud brahmins, with high principles, that they were. It was only after a lot of persuasion by the queen of King Chamatkar that 66 families accepted the reward. The six families which did not accept the gift moved to Himalayas and their descendents are the most revered families- gotras- of the present day Nagars.