In which state Brahmins are more?

According to 2007 reports, Brahmins in India are about five percent of its total population. The Himalayan states of Uttarakhand (20\%) and Himachal Pradesh (14\%) have the highest percentage of Brahmin population relative to respective state’s total Hindus.

Why do Brahmins beg?

To give clarity on what people call the “Daan” as begging by Brahmins. Brahmins were considered a link between the god and the people as they worshipped god in vedic rituals on the behalf of people for their good and aspirations.

Which gotra is higher in Brahmin?

Shandilya
Shandilya (IAST: Śāṇḍilya, Sanskrit: शाण्डिल्य) was the name of a prominent Rishi and was the progenitor of the Śāṇḍilya gotra, which is also one of the top 8 highest Brahmin gotras (lineages).

Why is Tamil associated with the anti-Brahmin movement?

Tamil came to be associated with the anti-Brahmin movement. This from the other communities. We shall see how this strategy was used to isolate the Brahmins. Hinduism like all older religions has thousands of divisions.

Does Tamil Nadu have respect or disrespect for Brahmins?

To my knowledge, Tamil Nadu has both respect and disrespect. People generally dont treat u as bad (Atleast in front of face) and in terms of Disrespect – it is Mainly from dravidian culture (politicians), they feel TN is facing all the problems because of brahmins.

Are azhwars and Nayanmars Brahmins?

Many of the Azhwars and Nayanmars were not Brahmins. versus Sanskrit. The older generation of Brahmins were more interested in Tamil. Many of them were scholars in Tamil and Sanskrit. But later on Tamil came to be associated with the anti-Brahmin movement.

Are Brahmin victims of poverty in Tamil Nadu?

A narrative of victimhood is often woven around the Brahmin community in Tamil Nadu. According to Narayanan, the State President of Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association, 5\% of the community lives below the poverty line, 10\% are poor and 25\% are from the lower middle class.