How many Brahmins are there in South India?

Tamil Brahmins are divided into three groups – Iyers, Iyengars and Gurukkal. Iyers form the majority of the Tamil Brahmin population and are Smarthas, while Iyengars are Vaishnavas and Gurukkals are Saivas.

Are there still Brahmins in India?

The Brahmin Caste Today. Today, the Brahmins comprise about 5\% of the total population of India. Traditionally, male Brahmins performed priestly services, but they may also work in jobs associated with lower castes. Nonetheless, the traditional association between the Brahmin caste and priestly duties remains strong.

Do Brahmins still exist?

That’s approximately 4.3 percent of the total Indian population. The Brahmin Varna consists of priests, and individuals of this specific Varna are separated into sub-castes called gotras. Because of the religious and cultural diversity Brahmins are divided into these sub- castes.

Which sutra do Brahmins follow in South India?

The Brahmins from the South of the Vindhyas generally follow the Apasthamba Sutra, Apasthamba being a descendant of Viswamitra. This sutra contains some material culled out from another great Culture the Tamils. However there is commonality between the Brahmins from North and South.

Do Brahmins of South India have surname following their name?

The Brahmins of South India, Iyers and Iyengars do not generally have surname following their names as is the case in North India. The terms Iyer and Iyengars are unique to Tamil Nadu. Then one case divisions among the Brahmins in South India. In Tamil Nadu, there are Iyers, with sub groups like Ashtasahasrama, Brahathcharanam,Vadama, and Vathima.

Are the Brahmins of South India descendants of Lunar dynasty?

Thus one sees that the Brahmins were the residents of Dravida and there was also a group that moved in, sent in by Viswamitra (History of the Tamils by PT.Srinivasa Ayengar). Thus one can assert that the Brahmins of the South are the descendants of Yayati of Lunar Dynasty.

What is the caste of Brahmins in West up?

Approximately all Brahmin in west U P are adi gaur. Sanadhya brahmin, Gujar-Gaud Brahmins. Majority of Shri Gaud Brahmins are found in the Malwa region (Indore, Ujjain, Dewas).