Are Vaidiki Brahmins?

Telugu Brahmins fall under the Pancha Dravida Brahmin classification of the Brahmin community in India. The Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana mainly include Vaidikis, Niyogis, Deshasthas and Dravidulu. They are divided on the basis of Vedic traditions that they follow such as Smartha, Madhva, and Sri Vaishnava.

What is the meaning of niyogi Brahmin?

Niyogi Brahmin is a Telugu Brahmin subcaste native to the Indian States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, but are spread throughout South India and Maharashtra. The traditional occupations of the Niyogi Brahmins are settled cultivation and priest hood.

Who are Vaidiki Brahmins Quora?

They are officers, businesses mens and workers. They have a large number of indigenous Indian people in them (60\%) unlike the other brahmins who are mostly aryans. Hence they are also called ‘Aruvela Niyogis’ (6000 appointed).

Who are Velanadu Brahmins?

Vaidiki Velanadu is a sub-caste of Telugu speaking Smarta Brahmins whose ancestral roots lie in velanadu region, the ancient name for the coastal region on the banks of River Krishna in the Guntur district and Prakasam district. Some may have roots in Northern Andhra Pradesh near Vishakapatnam or Srikakulam.

Where is Velanadu?

Velanadu is a region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It comprises the east coastal areas of the state lying between the Krishna and Penna rivers. Tenali and Repalle mandals of Guntur district are the most notable areas under this region.

Who are Nayi Brahmin?

Nayi Brahmin (also transliterated as Nada Brahmin) is a Telugu speaking Hindu community residing in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, in ancient days they were called originally Dhanwantari Brahmins. They were traditionally first Ayurvedic Vaidyas and Traditional temple musicians and temple vocalists.

Who are Velanadu Vaidiki Brahmins?

Velanadu vaidiki brahmins ,may be are the first brahmin community settled in Andhra region (Guntur region). May be they are the Andhras referred in Rigveda . They are the sons & students of Sage Viswamithra who were banished to the south.

Who are the Brahmins in Andhra Pradesh?

Know about all the surnames and the gotras of the Brahmins present in the Andhra Pradesh, Yanam (U.T) and Telangana states of India Brahmins lives in the Telugu region for thousands of years and many of them are Aryans.

Who are the aruvela Niyogi Brahmins?

They belong to Krishna Yajurveda School. According to some, the word “Aruvela” is derived from 6000 (Aruvelu) villages in velanadu area of Andhra Pradesh. Some believe that Arvelanadu is an alternate name for Velandu and hence the Niyogi Brahmins of that region are Arvela Niyogis.

What is the role of Brahmins in Telugu culture?

Brahmins lives in the Telugu region for thousands of years and many of them are Aryans. They do pujas and prayers to the Hindu Gods. They works mostly in the temple complex but now many are even in the IT field and in other works due to the technology development but they didn’t leave their surnames and the gotras.