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    The origins and chronology of Tamil Brahmi are unclear. Several hypotheses have been proposed, with the views of epigraphist Iravatham Mahadevan being generally more accepted. According to Mahadevan, the Brahmi script from North India arrived via the southern inscriptions of Ashoka, and evolved into the Tamil Brahmi.
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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_Brahmin

    Tamil Brahmins are an ethnoreligious community of Tamil-speaking Hindu Brahmins, predominantly living in Tamil Nadu, though they number significantly in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, in addition to other regions of India, as well as Sri Lanka. They can be broadly divided into two denominations: … See more

    Tamil Brahmins are divided into two major denominations: Iyers, who follow the Smartha tradition, and Iyengars, who adhere to the tradition of Sri Vaishnavism.
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    Brahmins who serve as priests in temples following the Vaishnavite and Shaivite tradition and perform pujas are sometimes offered a distinct category within the community. These … See more

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    Sage Agastya, revered Indian sage of Hinduism, Tamil Siddhar in the Shaivism tradition, and author of Agattiyam, an early grammar of the Tamil language
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    Brahmins in Tamil Nadu are of two origins. Descendants of those who have migrated and settled in Tamil Nadu from the period of Kalapirars and descendants of those natives who were …

  5. What is the origin of the Tamil Brahmins ? | History Forum

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    Apr 9, 2017 · Brahmins claim their origin from banks of Saraswati river. Their southward migration was caused by two factors, first they were invited by Southern Kings invited them to …

  6. https://www.tamilbrahmins.com/threads/history-of-tamil-brahmins.188

    Nov 10, 2008 · History of Tamil Brahmins P.R.Ramachander A peep in to ancient and medieval history Migration According to reputed historians, in the hoary past Tamil Nadu was occupied …

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