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| Classification: | Ethnic group/ Caste/Community of South India | |
| Total population: | 2004: (approx) 1,000,000 (roughly 1% of Tamilians) | |
| Significant populations in: | Chennai: XXXXMayavaram: XXXXPalghat: XXXX |
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| Language | Mother tongue is Tamil with unique Iyer accent. Knowledge in Sanskrit for religious/traditional reasons. | |
| Related ethnic groups | Brahmin Iyengar |
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Iyengar is the name given to a community of brahmins of India who live in Tamil Nadu. They are followers of Sri Ramanujacharya and profess the Visistadvaita darshana. Important temples are SriRangam, Tirumalai, Kanchipuram which are the most important among the 108 Divya Desams.divided into Vadakalai and Thenkalai due to a later day division in their philosophies.
Some Famous Iyengars
Social Activists
The following are renowned social activists, who were born Iyengars but denied their casteist identity later in life. In some cases, it may even be debatable whether it is appropriate to mention their names here.
External Links
Official Site of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams
Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji's Home page