Iyer is the name given to Tamil Brahmins of Tamil origin. They are mostly settled in South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka etc and follow Adi Shankar Acharya and his Advaita philosophy. Brahmins are very particular about their social status and marry within their caste. The practice of arranged marriage is very common and the weddings are simple attended by close and distant relatives. Elders give blessings to the Hindu Brahmin Iyer bride and her life partner for a happy future.