Tuluva Brahmin

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Tulu Brahmins or Tuluva Brahmins are the inhabitants of Tulu Nadu, also considered a part of Parashurama Kshetra which extends to Kerala.

They consist of following:^[1]

Sthanika Brahmins, also called "Sthanika Tulu Brahmins" or "Tulu Brahmins" are the original inhabitants of Tulu Nadu whose history predates 380 B.C. ^[2]

The remaining Brahmins of tulunadu are migrant exodus from Ahichatra (possbile Rai Bareilly of Uttar Pradesh) occurring in two time lines,

First migration:8th century A.D

Second migration: 11th century A.D.

Shivalli Brahmins consisting of both Madhvas and smarthas.
Chitpavan Brahmins
Karhade Brahmins
Kota Brahmins
Koteshwara Brahmins
Padharthi Brahmins
Deshastha Brahmins

References[edit]

↑ "Tulunadu" – via Internet Archive.
↑ Dr.B.A.Saletore. The Sthanikas And Their Historical Importance.

External links[edit]

[1] "Tulunadu" – via Internet Archive.

[2] Dr.B.A.Saletore. The Sthanikas And Their Historical Importance.

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