What is a Vamsavali?
A vamsavali (वंशावली), sometimes written vansavali, is a genealogical record that traces a family's descent from its earliest known ancestor down to the present generation. For Nepali families it is more than a chart — it carries identity: the gotra, the ancestral village, the migrations, and the names that bind a clan together.
Traditionally a vamsavali was kept on paper or memorised by elders. That makes it fragile. A single lost notebook or a passing elder can erase generations of history.
Turn your vamsavali into a living archive
MyPusta brings the vamsavali online without losing what makes it meaningful. You record each generation (पुस्ता), attach villages and gotra, add photographs, and let the whole family contribute the pieces only they remember.
- Trace descent generation by generation, from your earliest known ancestor.
- Record ancestral village, gotra and both Devanagari and romanized names.
- Invite relatives to verify and extend the lineage collaboratively.
- Keep it private to the family, or share with the branches you choose.
Preserve it for the next generation
A vamsavali only matters if it survives. By keeping yours on MyPusta, it stays safe, searchable and shareable — ready for your children and grandchildren to open, read and continue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a vamsavali and a family tree?
A family tree is the visual diagram of relationships; a vamsavali (वंशावली) is the lineage record behind it — the documented chain of ancestors, often with gotra and village. MyPusta gives you both in one place.
Is vamsavali the same as vansavali?
Yes — vamsavali and vansavali are two romanized spellings of the same Nepali word, वंशावली, meaning a genealogical lineage record.
Can I create a vamsavali online for free?
Yes. MyPusta lets you build and preserve your vamsavali online for free during our beta, on any device.