Vathima


Vathima are Iyers from Tamil Nadu, India. They are Pancha Dravida Brahmins of the Smarta Tradition who follow the Advaita Vedanta propounded by Adi Shankara.

Geographical distribution

Due to their geographic concentration, it is noted that they tended to be isolated and had an insular culture. The Vāthimas are few in number and are confined mostly to eighteen villages in Thanjavur district.
They are sub-divided into Pathinettu Gramathu Vāthima, Udayalur, Nannilam and Rathamangalam.