 Hoysala Empire emblem at Chennakeshava Temple, Belur | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | |
| Languages | |
| Kannada, Sanskrit | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism |
Hoysala Karnataka Brahmins are a community of Smarta Brahmins, native to what is now the state of Karnataka. [1] Their association with the Hoysala Empire, which flourished from the 10th to the 14th centuries, [2] has led them to adopt the prefix 'Hoysala' to their community name. [3]
The community has traditionally followed a strict vegetarian sattvic diet consisting of seasonal fruits and vegetables (except onions and garlic), whole grains, dairy, nuts, seeds, and oil. A typical breakfast item is uppittu (a thick semolina porridge with seasonings and vegetables). A typical dinner may include saaru (a thin soup made with lentils, tamarind, tomatoes, and spices) with rice, vegetable palya , and curd rice. [4]
Other Hoysala Karnataka dishes include: [5]
Common titles of community members include Bhat and Jois, which are also used as surnames. Rao is another common surname. [7]
The Hoysala Karnataka Sangha formed in 1908 but eventually disbanded. [8]