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Jangid

Caste in Hinduism known for producing furniture and arts From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Jangid (Sanskrit: जऻगिड, romanized: Jāngid) or Jaangid is a caste or community in India, specializing in architectural work, woodwork like idol making, temple making, shipbuilding, wooden furniture making, representing working class people in ancient India.[1][2] They belong to the Vishwakarma sect.[3] The terms Jangid and Vishwakarma are being used interchangeably in India for centuries.[4] They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab.[citation needed]

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