Kandavara Brahmins
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| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Dakshina Kannada, Udupi | |
| Languages | |
| Tulu, Kannada, Sanskrit | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism |
Kandavara Brahmins are
etc.History
The Name Kandavara is derived from Skandavara/Skandapura. Unlike other Brahmins who embraced Dwaita due to the efforts of Madhavacharya and Vadiraja Theertha, Kandavara Brahmins remained Bhasma Dharis or
Sringeri Sharada Peetha and Balekudru Shreematha.[2]
Language
The Kandavara Brahmins speak Tulu in South Canara and Kannada in Malnad. In Kundapura they speak Kundagannada.
See also
- Kannada Brahmins
- Balekudru Shreematha
- Sringeri