Athale

Athalye (आठल्ये) is a family name, his name is often confused with other names such as Aathavale or Aathawale (आठवले) who are Kokanastha Brahmans (कोकणस्थ ब्राह्मण) originated in two small towns "DEWALA" - देवळं and "SHIPOSHI" - शिपोशी in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra State, India.

There are 8 generations of Athalye (आठल्ये). Rudrabhat, the first Athalye came to Shiposhi. He got this village as "Inam" (reward) at that time. He came to Shiposhi from the village " Devale". "Gangeshwar" the god - Shankar he brought to Shiposhi (again a big story for the same). Then came harihareshwar.

Every year from Kushmand Navami (कुशमंद नवमी) te Tripuri Pornima (त्रिपुरी पॊर्णिमा) apalya gavala utsav hoto. All Athalyes are welcome for the same. Now they may get accommodation at "Dharmashala".

Athalye is a family name common in many parts of Maharashtra State, India, especially in the West and Southern region of this state. The word Athalye - आठल्ये is derived from Athalye - आठल्ये meaning pundit. The surname Athale is an indicator that the person is a Hindu Brahmin.

In Deccan India, the Marathi people from KOKAN area have the name Athale or Athalye in particular Ratnagiri, Kolhapur and Pune, however, it's the same surname or last name.

Today's people with surname Athale can be found in all parts of India and United States. In Maharashra - आठल्ये are Karhade brahmins.