Virdi (Ramgarhia clan)

Virdi is a surname of the Ramgarhia tribe that inhabits the Delhi, Punjab region of India

Virdi surname members work primarily with the Government, with Law and Politics, Medicine, and Carpentry/Construction.

Most Virdis follow the Sikh Religion, and some may follow the Namdhari or Radha Soami faiths

Origins

Virdi, Virdie, Virdee, Verdi or Virdy, Ramgarhia surname.

Virdi history

17th century

The Virdi Jathare live in the village of Sidhwan station Nakodar to Nurmahal Road Jalandhar in Punjab. Every year in April people gather there to give respect to Baba/Guru Virdi ji. Legend has it that years ago a lion and a sheep lived together here and now when a person in need offers heartfelt prayers here they will have their wishes fulfilled. Most of the Virdi's are from village Nangal Shama and village Johal in Jalandar, Punjab

Today

Members of the clan were originally based in villages in northwest India. Due to emigration during the 20th century, members can be found around the world, including in the United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Canada, Eastern Africa and several other parts of the world. Virdi's are engaged in different streams of workforce and enjoying prosperity worldwide.

Some of The Famous Virdis are:

Late Sahib Singh Virdi, (Calcutta) Amrik Singh Virdi (Kharagpur) | Explore Feed

Charnjit Singh Virdi | www.csvirdi.co.uk

Gurpal Singh Virdi (London) - http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/torchbearers=gurpal-virdi-798/

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