Twashta Kasar

The Twashta Kasar (त्वष्टा कासार ), also known as Twashta Brahmin is a caste of coppersmiths (tamrakar), predominantly in the Indian state of Maharashtra. They are also known as Tambat or Twashta Brahman.

The word Tambat comes from "tamba" in Marathi or copper in English. The community claims descent from Twashta, third son of Vishwakarma, divine architect of universe.

To make water pots of copper and brass is the hereditary business of this community. Over time the artisans refocused their business on making fancy designer showpieces of copper and brass.

The primary religion of Twashta Kasar is Hindu. The community worships Kalika as a guardian deity (Palak Devta). They have established "Twashta Kasar Samaj Samstha Kalika Mandir" in every city wherever they have a sizable population. The Samaj Samstha is a community center where they organize events. In Pune, the community has been celebrating Ganeshotsav since 1893.

Twashta Kasar follow the Brahmins rituals, they have a custom of Upanayana, a threading ceremony as a Sanskar. They possess Brahminisitic gotras.

The Twastha Kasars are found predominantly in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. They have a sizable population in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nasik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Akola, Songir, Chopda and Kolhapur and Goa.

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