The Thakur community belongs to the Rajputana clan of India, and is considered as the warrior class. The surnames under which the Thakur brides can be searched are Banyal, Saryal, Jarwal, Jamwal, Katoch, etc. Thakurs are strictly against cross-cousin marriage. The Thakur community has strict social norms so it does not permit inter caste marriages and widow remarriage. A Himachali Thakur bride wears very big nath, heavy gold jewellery and traditional Himachali attire for the wedding.