 Though their history is obscure, the Shets are believed to be descendants of the "Maga" or "Bhojaka",who as per the Puranas had come from Shakadvipa.Sun worship is a prominent feature of the Bhojaks,they practiced astrology and crafted idols.It is believed that Shets have inherited from them the art of crafting idols.Bhojakas were also called Gaṇakas,and "Daivadnya",which refers to astrologer,this probably explains why modern day Shets call themselves Daivadnya.Traditional Vedic scholars of Daivadnya community believe their descent from with the Vedic Rathakara.