Vaidiki Brahmins

Vaidiki Brahmins

Infobox caste|caste_name=Vidiki Brahmins
classification=Brahmin
subdivisions=-
populated_states=Andhra Pradesh
languages=Telugu
religions=Hinduism

Vidiki Brahmins (Vaidika, Vaidikulu) are a sect of Telugu speaking Smartha Brahmins. They are predominantly followers of Adi Shankaracharya.

Sub-sects

The various sub-sects among Vaidiki Brahmins are:
* Velanadu
* Telaganyulu
* Mulakanadu
* Kasalnadu
* Veginadu


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