Devrukhe Brahmins are one of five sub-castes of Maharashtrian Brahmins.[1] The name devrukhe is corrupted form of the word “Devarshi ”. This community is small in numbers compared to other Maharashtrian Brahmins such as Deshastha Brahmin, Saraswat Brahmin, Konkanastha Brahmin and Karhade Brahmin.[2]