Uniyal

'Uniyal (Devanāgari: उनियाल)is a North Indian garhwali brahmin surname, mostly used in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. In Yamunotri ritual duties such as the making and distribution of prasad (Sacrament)(sanctified offerings) and the supervision of pujas (ritual venerations) are performed by the Uniyal family of pujaris (priests). They are considered high class brahmins and are part of top four (chauthogi) brahmins in garhwal i.e. Uniyal, dangwal, dobhal, bahuguna