Malayali Brahmin Explained

Malayali Brahmins (; also known as Malayala Brahmanar) or Kerala Brahmins are the group of 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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangam. 2020-08-08. spssworld.com. 28 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028140833/http://spssworld.com/about.aspx?pagetype=history. dead.
  2. Book: Raja, P. K. S. . Mediaeval Kerala . 1953 . Latin.