Namadhari Naik

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Namadhari ನಾಮಧಾರಿ

Regions with significant populations
Uttara Kannada, Udupi
Languages
Kannada
Religion
Hinduism

Namadhari Naik, also known as Hale paika, Namadhari Naik, Namadhari Gowda, is a Hindu warrior community predominantly found in Uttara Kannada of Karnataka State in India, and forms the numerical majority in the region. Traditionally, members of the Namadhari Naik community have been engaged in agriculture, military service, and priesthood, though toddy tapping once formed an important source of income. The surnames Nayak (ನಾಯಕ) and  Naik (ನಾಯ್ಕ), along with (surname)], are commonly used among community members, signifying their status and lineage.