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In Brahmins, there are many sub-sects. Few are listed below:

  • Smarthas
    • Babburkamme Smarthas
    • Badaganadu Smarthas
    • Shivahalli
  • Iyengars
    • Hebbar Iyengars
    • Keelnaat Iyengars
    • Mandam Iyengars
    • Bread-Iyengars
    • Thengale
    • Vadagale
  • Madhvas
  • Iyers
  • Sankethi
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