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Havyaka Brahmin belongs to the state of Karnataka and parts of North Kerala. The community members are followers of Advaita philosophy. Havyaka grooms believe in the rich cultural traditions and wedding rites of their community. Wedding celebrations of this community is elaborate and has fun-filled rites involving the groom. Most of the grooms speak Havigannada, which is ancient form of Kannada. Common Havyaka Brahmin groom surnames are Hegde, Puranik, Shastry, Shanbhag, Maiya and Upajjhaya