 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 originating in the Hoysala Empire.[1][2] The empire ruled most of what is now Karnataka between the 10th and the 14th centuries.[2]
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See also: South Indian cuisine § Karnataka food |
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.[2]
Other Hoysala Karnataka dishes include:[3]
Common titles of community members include Bhat and Jois, which are also used as surnames. Rao is another common surname.[5]
The Hoysala Karnataka Sangha formed in 1908 but eventually disbanded.[6]