What race is Brahmins?

The Brahmins were Aryan invaders from the North and therefore brought their own language—Sanskrit—with them.

Are all Brahmins Tamil?

Tamil Brahmins are Tamil-speaking Brahmins, predominantly living in Tamil Nadu, although a few of them have settled in other states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka and other countries.

Are Sivachariyars Brahmins?

I respectfully submit Sivachariyar are not Brahmins or Iyers but an independent lot constituting a separate denomination,” the affidavit read. From time immemorial, Sivachariyar were believed to be slaves of Lord Shiva and their primary duty was to perform puja in Saivite temples as per the Agamas and Vedas.

Where do Tamil Brahmins come from?

Tamil-speaking Brahmins from Tamil Nadu who have settled in other South Indian states like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Today they constitute a vast diaspora spread across India and all over the world. What are the origins of Tamil Brahmins?

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.

What is the origin of the Tamil word Vadama?

The word “Vadama” is derived from the Tamil word Vadakku meaning North. Due to this reason, it is widely speculated that the Vadamas could have been the latest of the Brahmin settlers of the Tamil country.

Why did K Balachander ban Savithri from the cinema?

K Balachander’s daughter married outside the community so may be Balachander was disillusioned with the Brahmin community as a whole and so he chose to depict such scenes on screen that portrayed Tamil Brahmins in poor light. A movie called “Savithri” was released in the mid 80s and then banned.