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Sevadi is located near Town of Bali in Godwad region. Paushadh Shala of Sevadi is very well known in Rajasthan's ancient religious places. One can find many literature on Oswal and Porwal cast community. These references indicate that there are fourteen Gotra (Clan) of Porwal Cast, who were settled around Bali and Desuri region.
It is observed that above Gautra were first to adopt Jainism before 7th Century A.D.
Notes in some of the literatures available from these Prayer Halls indicate following Porwal Gautras.
It is believed that original great people from above Gautras adopted Jainism in around Vikram Samwat 8th Century.
It is believed that original great people from above Gautras adopted Jainism in around fourth quarter of Vikram Samwat 12th Century.
Sirohi's Poshdhashala has notes referring to following 42 Gautras. Clans from these Gautras lived in and around Sirohi, Bali, Desuri, Jhalore, Bhinmal, Jasvantpura and Gadhsivana. Some of these clans were also believed to be living in and around town of Ratlam, Dhar and Devas.
It is believed that original great people from above Gautras adopted Jainism in beginning of Vikram Samwat 8th Century.
Bali (Godwad)'s Prayer Hall (Paushadhshala) had notes of following eight Gautras, believed to be living in and around Bali and Desuri.
It is believed that original great people from above Gautras adopted Jainism in Vikram Samwat 10th and 12th Century.
We saw how Jainism Followers Clans originated. Today's Gautras and Clans are descendents of Clans who adopted Jainism between Vikram Samwat 8th and 11th Century.
Porwal community is one of the most glorious in Swetambar Jain communities. Great people of Porwal Community have shown tremendous capability in different fields that it is worth making impact in Porwal History. Minister Vimal and his family have contributed a lot in building of Gujarat. Vastupal and Tejpal brothers have done proud to not only Porwal Community, but the whole India. One can notice their efforts towards community and Jainism at Abu, Delvada and Ranakpur. Visitor of these religious places cannot stop praising spirit of these great people by looking at the architecture and presentation at these locations. They have given so much to the community which no other Emperor or Kings could do.