History and Traditions
The Dube family of Heeran Khedi has their ancestral roots to the village of Heeran Khedi, near present-day Indore in central India. At a later time, Shri Maganlal Ji Dube relocated to the city of Indore.
The family traces their gotra (i.e., lineage) to Maharishi Bharadwaj1 and venerates Goddess Siddhidatri2 as their kuldevi (i.e., family goddess). These affiliations continue to be reflected in traditional observances, including fasting on the Ashtami (the eighth day) and the kuldevi puja on the Navami (the ninth day) of Ashwin Shukla3, maintained as expressions of continuity, reverence, and devotion. Following thekuldevi puja, prasad is prepared during which a coconut is first offered in the aarti, prasad is prepared consisting of dal, rice, kheer, gud (jaggery), kaddu (pumpkin), bhindi (okra), a chutney made of coriander and green chilli, lemon, and served along with wheat roti. This practice reflects both devotion to the kuldevi and the importance of eating together as a family.
The Dube family of Heeran Khedi is connected to the Joshi family of Alirajpur through Smt. Sheela Joshi, whose marriage with Dr. Vijay Kumar Joshi joined the two families.
- Maharishi Bharadwaj – Bharadwaja was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages) of the Vedic tradition. He and his disciples are credited as the authors of Mandala 6 in the Rigveda. He is known for being the father of Guru Dronacharya, and the guru to both the Pandava and Kaurava princes, as described in the Mahabharata. ↩︎
- Goddess Siddhidatri – one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga) and is revered as the bestower of siddhis (spiritual powers and attainments). ↩︎
- Ashwin Shukla – The bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. The eighth day (Ashtami) and ninth day (Navami) are traditionally marked by fasting and kuldevi worship within the family. ↩︎
Genealogy and Lineage
Greetings.
This genealogical record brings together the lineage of the Dube family of Heeran Khedi, reflecting the connections that bind generations past and present. Compiled with care from family records, shared memories, and available historical sources, it is offered as a living record — one that honours our collective heritage and may continue to grow through the contributions and recollections of family members.
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सादर प्रणाम।
यह वंशावली अभिलेख हीरन खेड़ी के दुबे परिवार की पीढ़ी-दर-पीढ़ी चली आ रही वंश परंपरा को एक साथ प्रस्तुत करता है और अतीत तथा वर्तमान के संबंधों को दर्शाता है। पारिवारिक दस्तावेज़ों, साझा स्मृतियों और उपलब्ध ऐतिहासिक स्रोतों के आधार पर इसे बड़े ध्यान और स्नेह के साथ तैयार किया गया है। यह एक जीवंत अभिलेख है, जो हमारी सामूहिक विरासत का सम्मान करता है और परिवारजनों के योगदान व स्मरणों के माध्यम से आगे भी विकसित होता रहेगा।
These photographs document the Dube family across generations, reflecting both early records and recent gatherings.
From the Archive
(Top Left): Shri Maganlal Ji Dube – Smt. Sham Kunwar Dube
(Top Right): Prof. Narayan Chandra Dube – Smt. Shiv Kunwar Dube
(Middle Left): Shri Dwarkanath Dube – Smt. Kamla Dube
(Middle Right): Dr. Ram Chandra Dube – Smt. Prabha Dube
(Bottom Left): Shri Shridhar Dube – Smt. Ramila Dube
(Bottom Right): Shri Bal Krishna Dube
Recent Family Gatherings
Members of the Dube Family at the Shri Gaud Vidhya Mandir, Indore (2025).
Smt. Sheela Joshi and Dr. Vijay Kumar Joshi with their family on the occasion of Diwali in Indore (2024).
