226 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
OTHER BRAHMINS OF SOUTH INDIA
In this category fall the following:
(1) The Konkani Brahmins [1], (2) The Hubu [2], (3) The Gaukarna [3],
(4) The Havika [4], (5) The Tulva [5], (6) The Amma Kodaga [6], (7) The Nambudri [7] .
The Nambudri Brahmins are the principal group of Brahmins living in Malabar. Besides the Nambudris there are also other sections of Brahmins. They are:
(1) The Pottis, (2) The Muttadus, (3) The Fledus, (4) The Ramnadwrit Parasahas, (5) The Pattaras, (6) The Ambalvasis.
OTHER RAJPUTA BRAHMINS
The Varieties of Rajputa Brahmins not mentioned in the list of Gurjar Brahmins are:
(1) The Shrimalis Brahmins, (2) The Sachoda Brahmins, (3) The Pallivalar Brahmins, (4) The Nandanas Brahmins, (5) The Pushakars Brahmins, (6) The Pokhar Sevakas Brahmins, (7) The Medatvala, (8) The Parikha Brahmins, (9) The Lavanas Brahmins, (10) The Dakotas Brahmins, (11) The Garudiyas Brahmins, (12) The Acharjas, (13) The Bura Brahmins, (14) The Kapidas, (15) The Dahimas, (16) The Khandelvalas, (17) The Divas, (18) The Sikavadas, (19) The Chamatvalas, (20) The Marus,
(21) The Shrivantas, (22) The Abhiras, (23) The Bhartanas, (24) The Sanacadas, (25) The Vagadis, (26) The Mewadas, (27) The Rajgurus, (28) The Bhats, (29) The Charanas.
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1 The Konkani Brahmins are to be distinguished from the Konkansthas who belong to Maharashtra. The Konkani Brahmins belong to the Portuguese territory of Goa.
2 They come from Karwar.
3 They come from.( Place not mentioned in MS. — Ed.)
4 They are to be found in the vicinity of Tellicheri.
5 They arc to be found near about Udipi.
6 They arc to be found in Coorg.