Pattar in Kerala. They possess almost same status of Potti Brahmins in Kerala. In Tamil Nadu , Brahmins belong to 2 major groups: Iyer and Iyengar . Iyers comprise of Smartha and Saivite Brahmins and are broadly classified into Vadama , Vathima, Brhatcharnam, Ashtasahasram, Sholiyar and Gurukkal . There are mostly