Havyaka Brahmins

Havyaka Brahmins
Regions with significant populations
Indian state of Karnataka
Languages
Havyaka Kannada, Sanskrit
Religion
Hinduism

Havyaka Brahmin, originally called Havika Brahmana, is a Hindu Brahmin community native to the districts of Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu / Coorg,coastal Karnataka and the Kasaragod district of Kerala.[1] Havyakas fall under the Pancha-Dravida Brahmin category. They are primarily followers of Yajurveda, but some of them follow Rigveda and Samaveda Shakas as well. They follow the Advaita philosophy of Adi Shankaracharya.

  1. ^ Hegde, Leena. "Havyaka Heritage". Havyaka. Havyaka.in (created by Leena Hegde). Retrieved 24 December 2024.

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