Shukla
Shukla is a surname and, less commonly, a given name in India and Nepal. Derived from the Sanskrit Śukla, meaning white or bright, the term appears in classical texts as an epithet for purity and luminosity. In Vedic literature, Shukla is used to designate the White (Shukla) Yajurveda, in contrast to the Black (Krishna) Yajurveda.
The name is widespread across North India, especially in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh,
Notable individuals bearing the surname Shukla come from a range of fields, including politics, academia, arts,
Shukla Yajurveda, the White Yajurveda, and Shukla Paksha, the bright half of the lunar fortnight in the