Brahacharanam
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| Unknown | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala | |
| Languages | |
| Tamil Malayalam Kannada Sanskrit (liturgical) | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Iyer, Tamil people |
Brahacharanam is a sub-sect of the Iyer community of Tamil Brahmins. The word "Brahacharanam" is a corruption of the Sanskrit word Brhatcharanam (Sanskrit: बृहत्चरणम्). Many Brahacharanam follow the Advaita Vedanta philosophy propounded by Adi Shankara. Some Brahacharanam adhere to Shivadvaita. The Brahacharanams, along with the Vadamas, form the major portion of the Kerala Iyer community.