What is Vaidiki caste?
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.
What are Telugu Brahmins called?
Telugu Brahmins are also called Andhras.
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 Dravida Brahmins?
Dravida Brahmins (or simply Dravidulu) is a sub-caste of the Telugu Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh in South India, who migrated from Tamil Nadu in history.
What caste is Karna?
Karan Kayastha are a community of Kayastha that inhabit Orissa and Mithila region, a region now divided between India and Nepal. They commonly use the surname Karn or Karna or Das or Lal Das in Bihar and Patnaik, Mohanty, Das etc in Orissa.
Where does the name Vaidiki Velanadu come from?
(March 2018) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) 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.
What is the origin of the Vaidiki Velanadu Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh?
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.
Are there any Telugu surnames that span multiple castes?
It must be noted that telugu surnames span multiple castes and not just restricted to brahmins. Telugu Brahmin Surnames Thank you for the response and comments.
Are there any Telugu people in Puducherry State?
They are spread over the parts of the union territory of Puducherry and in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They looks little different than the Telugu people in looks and in the Telugu dialogue spoken by them. But they are also Telugus only and if you have any question then ask us in the bottom.