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| '''Iyengar'''s are a community of ]s of ] that profess the ] philosophy codified by ]. The word <i>Iyengar</i> (] from the Tamil ஐயங்கார்(Aiyaṅkār)) could be derived from the Tamil word Aiyā (used as a term of respect), which in turn derives from the word ]. It could also mean "people entrusted with five tasks", referring to the five duties that traditional Iyengars perform (see ). | |||
| Although most ]s speak ], there are also large numbers of ] speaking Iyengars in southern ] (popularly known as <i>] Iyengars</i>), as well as smaller numbers of ]-speakers in southern ]. Today, Iyengars are divided into two sub-castes of ] and ] due to a ] schism between the followers of ] and those of ]. | |||
| This article covers the Iyengars as an ]. | |||
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| '''Iyengar''' is the name given to a community of ]s of ] who were originally from ] and ], the latter known popularly as '' '''] Iyengars''' ''. They are followers of ] and profess the ] darshana. Important temples are ], ], ] which are the most important among the 108 ]s. Iyengars are divided into ] and ] due to a later day division in their philosophies. | |||
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Revision as of 08:44, 27 May 2004
Iyengars are a community of Brahmins of India that profess the Visishtadvaita philosophy codified by Ramanuja. The word Iyengar (Anglicised from the Tamil ஐயங்கார்(Aiyaṅkār)) could be derived from the Tamil word Aiyā (used as a term of respect), which in turn derives from the word Arya. It could also mean "people entrusted with five tasks", referring to the five duties that traditional Iyengars perform (see ).
Although most Iyengars speak Tamil, there are also large numbers of Kannada speaking Iyengars in southern Karnataka (popularly known as Bangalore Iyengars), as well as smaller numbers of Telugu-speakers in southern Andhra Pradesh. Today, Iyengars are divided into two sub-castes of Vadakalai and Thenkalai due to a 13th century schism between the followers of Pillai Lokacharya and those of Vedanta Desika.
This article covers the Iyengars as an ethnic group.
Iyengar |
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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 Iyengar accent and dialect. Knowledge in Sanskrit for religious/traditional reasons. | |
| Related ethnic groups | Brahmin Iyengar |
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Some Famous Iyengars
The following 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.