Where do Tamil Brahmins come from?
Tamil brahmins migrated from godavari basin in AP . Originally from north , brahmins drifted to AP and then on to tamilnadu. They moved at various times to cauvery basin in south tamilnadu. They belong to both vaishnavite sect [iyengars] and saivite sect[Iyers].
Are Dravidians Tamils?
Ethnic groups. The largest Dravidian ethnic groups are the Telugus from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the Tamils from Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore, the Kannadigas from Karnataka, the Malayalis from Kerala, and the Tulu people from Karnataka.
Where did the Brahmins come from?
The Rig Veda contains a different story of origin for the varnas. In this Hindu scripture, Brahmin originated from the mouth of Brahma, while Kshatriya originated from the arms. The two primary roles of the Kshatriya Varna were to govern the land and to wage war, which led to professions as rulers and soldiers.
Who is true Brahmin?
A TRUE Brahmin is one who has acquired brahminhood not by birth but through his noble actions. He who has gained Supreme Self-knowledge is a Brahmin. Vedas and Epics proclaim that there is no caste differentiation in the Brahminic State.
Who are the Brahmins in Tamilnadu?
Brahmins in Tamilnadu may have mixed Aryan-Dravidian lineage from the past. However, they have lived in the region for thousands of years. They have contributed to the art, culture, music, dance, science and literature of Tamils. They have adopted their rituals to local conditions, scriptures to Tamil.
Is Ramaswamy right about Brahmins?
If you look at the events (in literary and movie circles in Tamil Nadu and the political climate), you will realise that Mr Ramaswamy was absolutely right then, he is right even now. We talk about Kashmiri Pandits becoming strangers in Jammu and Kashmir. The Tamil Brahmins find themselves alienated in their own land.
Do Brahmins belong to the Dravidian community?
If they did, the dravidian movement should have died out much early. People who are well informed about the history of dravidian movement do regard brahmins are migrants to tamilnadu but share their cultural ancestory and genetic lineage linked to aryan migrants ( if aryans were not construed as invaders).
What is the difference between Iyengar Brahmins and Gurukkals?
Iyers form the majority of the Tamil Brahmin population and are Smarthas, while Iyengars are Vaishnavas and Gurukkals are Saivas.