Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Dyslipidemia has been closely linked to pathophysiology of CVDs. Objectives: To assess extent of elevated blood triglycerides in rural adult population and to pin point its predictors. Methodology: This cross–sectional study was undertaken on a representative adult population of rural Varanasi, India. After obtaining consent from the participants their socio–demographic characteristics were assessed by interviewing them using predesigned and pretested proforma. Weight, height, hip and waist circumference of each participant was measured following standard techniques. Blood for triglycerides (TG) was analyzed by CHOD–PAP Enzymatic End Point Assay method. Hemoglobin estimation was done by Sahli’s method. Results: Prevalence of elevated blood triglycerides was 35.4%. Adjusted Odd’s Ratio was significantly (P<001) higher for subjects in the age group 50–59 years (AOR 7.00; 95%CI: 3.43–14.28) and with family history of diseases (AOR3.04; 95%CI: 1.66–5.57). Conclusion: Seven out of 20 subjects had elevated blood TG. Age and family history of diseases were significant predictors of raised TG