Cāra?as (Charan, plural Chaarans; Hindi or Rajasthani:????) is a caste living in the Rajasthan and Gujarat states of India. According to Srimad Bhagavatam (?rīmad Bhāgavatam) (3.10.28-29), Charans were created along with other divine forms such as Yaksha, Gandharvas, Deva, Sidhdhas, Apsara, etc. and lived in the Heavenly planets. Members of this caste are known for their high literary sense, deep loyalty towards the society , cleverness and unflinching readiness for martyrdom in war.
