Vaidiki
Matrimonial
Vaidiki is the community of Smartha Brahmins who speak in Telugu and follow Adi Shankaracharya. The people belonging to this caste believe in Hinduism and are usually found in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Vaidikis, also called Ghanaapaathi are those who have mastered Vedas; in fact, the term Vaidikis comes from the word ‚Vedas‚„. Their sub castes include Velanadu, Telaganyulu, Mulakanadu, Kasalnadu, Veginadu, Karanakammalu and Murikinadu. Their family lineage is defined by surnames and gotras.