Brahacharanam

Brahacharanam is a sub-sect of the Iyer community of Tamil Brahmins. The word "Brahacharanam" is a corruption of the Sanskrit word Brhatcharanam (Sanskrit: बृहत्चरणम्). Many Brahacharanam follow the Advaita Vedanta philosophy propounded by Adi Shankara. Some Brahacharanam adhere to Shivadvaita. The Brahacharanams, along with the Vadamas, form the major portion of the Kerala Iyer community.

Brahacharanam
Total population
Unknown
Regions with significant populations
Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala
Languages
Tamil
Malayalam
Kannada
Sanskrit (liturgical)
Religion
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Iyer, Tamil people
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