Dravida Brahmin

Dravida Brahmins
Dravida Brahmins
Classification	Forward caste
Religions	Hinduism
Populated states	Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Dravida Brahmins, or simply Dravidulu, are Hindu brahmins and a sub-caste of the Telugu Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh in South India, who migrated from Tamil-speaking regions.^[1] They are further divided into sub-sects based on the places where they have settled such as Aaraama Dravidulu, Pudur Dravidulu, Konaseema Dravidulu, Peruru Dravidulu, Tummagunta Dravidulu and Dimili Dravidulu.^[2]They are primarily categorized as the Saiva Brahmins or followers of Shiva.^[2]

^ Kandavalli Balendu Sekaram (1973). The Andhras Through the Ages. Sri Saraswati Book Depot. p. 29. One of the very important sections among the Telugu Brahmins are Dravida Brahmins. Their very name indicates their South Indian or Tamil origin. A very large number of Brahmin families migrated from Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh
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[1] Kandavalli Balendu Sekaram (1973). The Andhras Through the Ages. Sri Saraswati Book Depot. p. 29. One of the very important sections among the Telugu Brahmins are Dravida Brahmins. Their very name indicates their South Indian or Tamil origin. A very large number of Brahmin families migrated from Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh

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