Dravidulu


Dravida Brahmins is a sub-caste of the Telugu Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh in South India.

Origin

During the reign of Rajaraja Narendra a few of Tamil Brahmin families settled in different parts of Andhra Pradesh. These Tamil Brahmins who had settled in the Andhra Pradesh are known as the Dravida Brahmins.

Classification

They fall under the
Pancha Dravida Brahmin classification of the Brahmin community in India. Dravida Brahmins are divided into several sub-sects, which are named after the places in which they have settled such Aaraama Dravidulu, Pudur Dravidulu, Konaseema Dravidulu, Peda Dravidulu, Tummagunta Dravidulu and Dimili Dravidulu.