Malayali Brahmin

Malayali Brahmins (

Brahmins from the Indian state of Kerala. These groups include the Nambudiri,^[1] and the Potti

Pushpaka Brahmin, Nambeeshan, Nambiar, Nambidi, Chakyar, Moothathu, Ilyathu, etc., are other semi-Brahmin castes, which are part of the Ambalavasi community. They are not directly involved in priestly duties but rather engaged in non-priestly temple activities.^[1]

Like ambalavasis, a higher section of Nairs which includes Pillais, Kurup and Nambiars comes under semi-brahmin class mostly engaged in administrative duties and control over temples, who have similar rights of Ambalavasi community.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b "Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangam". spssworld.com. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
^ Raja, P. K. S. (1953). Mediaeval Kerala (in Latin).

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[:0-1] "Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangam". spssworld.com. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.

[2] Raja, P. K. S. (1953). Mediaeval Kerala (in Latin).

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