[1] Along with the Saraswat, Deshastha and Chitpawan they have been considered as an "advanced caste" due to similarities in education and occupational status.
In case of Pathare Prabhus the formal approval was given by the Shankaracharya of Shingeri and in the case of CKPs by Brahmin councils of Pune, Banares, Bajirao II and the Shankaracharya of Karvir and Sanakareshwar Math (a Deshastha Brahmin).
It is said that they were part of the Pathare Prabhu community but were excommunicated for disobeying caste rules.
The Kacholes made several attempts and appeals to the Pathare Prabhu caste to accept them back.
Despite these proofs they were not readmitted due to rigid 19th century rules regarding caste pollution.