Comments on: Family names history of Shivalli Brahmin Community

By: Ravi Raj Rao N.

Ravi Raj Rao N. — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:36:19 +0000

To Ms. Ramya Bhat and Shri Vishwanath Bhat,

Rao is not a surname of Shivalli brahmins. It is english version of Raya.
Ramaraya, Subraya…transformed to Rama Rao, Subba Rao for example.
Here is an actual fact for your understanding.
I am from Parlathaya family. My father came to Mangalore about 90 years back for his education. His name is actually Subhramanya and had petname- Subraya. While enroling him to the school, where a christian teacher was the Head master , asked him what was his name and my father promptly replied…Subraya. And his name was registered as Subba Rao. And naturally, there after, we the children were enrolled to our schools with the surname as Rao. Most of the shivalli brahmins , now a day, dont carry the original surnames. They are now mostly changed to Achar, Bhat and Rao or the name of the village .Due to this reason, the present generation dont know what family they belonged to, originally.
with regards,

Ravi Raj Rao N.

By: Ravi Raj Rao N.

Ravi Raj Rao N. — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:17:30 +0000

To Mrs. Kavya Shree
Further, as far as understand, Kekunnayas are from Sullia taluk.

Ravi Raj Rao N.

By: Ravi Raj Rao N.

Ravi Raj Rao N. — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:00:48 +0000

To Smt.Kavya Shree M.P. Noorithaya,
I believe , Noorithaya family, originally were settled around Kokkada village. They had the
right of worship as chief priests at the temple of Shree Ananthapadmanabha Temple of
Thiruvananthapura, along with 9 other shivalli families. One of the Noorithaya priest, tied the Raja Mudra Ungura to the janivara and tested the depth of the sacred well of the temple. It had under ground tunnel connecting the near by sea. A fish swallowed the ring. Noorithaya lost the ring. A fisherman caught the fish, in later date. While cutting it, saw the Unguara , that had Raja Mudre and braught to the Raja. Seeing the Ungura, Raja understood the adventure of his priest and for his negligency and misusing the sacred adhikara mudra, dismissed him from his duties. It is said , that after this event, noorithayas lost the right of worship at the Temple of Shree Ananthapadmanabha, Thiruvananthapura.
( you might have read more other details about this temple, while the Golden Tresure hidden under the temple gharbha gudi came to lime-light, few months back)

To Shree Rajaram Nalluraya,

There is a place called Nallur in Shivamogga District. This place is also known for paddy fields, just like Andhra nallur.

with best regards,
RAVI RAJ RAO N.

By: Raghu Ram Rao. K

Raghu Ram Rao. K — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:13:18 +0000

Our Kula Name is Aggithaya. Kindly inform more about this category of shivalli brahmins. Gothra is Braghava. Moola is belongs to Inna Mundkur. Kindly enlighten me in this regard.

Raghu Ram Rao.K
Mb. 7760054238

By: Raghunatha Rao

Raghunatha Rao — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:44:16 +0000

Our kula is shibarooraya. Can u please find the history of this kula in south karnataka
Raghunatha Rao

By: Rajarama Nalluraya

Rajarama Nalluraya — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:45:45 +0000

As per our elders, the surname Nalluraya is derived from Nelloor, indicating migration from Nellore, AP and later it is twisted as NALLURaya. I am not very sure of any place name by Nallur as per your version.

By: L.Padmanabhan Potti

L.Padmanabhan Potti — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:38:57 +0000

My grandfather an ADIGA (Priest) came with family to Suchindrum, Kanyakumari District in
Tamilnadu for Temple Priest work before 150 years. Actually we are from Katapadi near
Udupi. We are being called as “Potty” instead of Adiga . Now I am not working as Priest in the temple. but retired as a Government Servant. However you people are doing very good
work. Best Wishes.

By: L.Padmanabhan Potti

L.Padmanabhan Potti — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:29:44 +0000

I am poojettaya-shivalli brahmin-Katapadi near Udupi doing free service at Suchindrum for
shivally brahmins for sending of horoscopes to bride and bridegroom in the name of Santha
Madhwa Tulu Vivaha Kendra, Rishikesh”,Dr.No.11/56-Theppakulam Street,Suchindrum-Pin.
629704-for who is Lingistic Minorities-for Development of Tulu Language and for speaking of
Tulu Language always. (Mob.9894664146)Kanyakumari District.

By: L.Padmanabhan Potti

L.Padmanabhan Potti — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:15:28 +0000

I am poojettaya-shivally brahmin doing free service for sending horoscopes to bride and bridegroom only for tulu speaking shivally brahmin at Suchindrum in the name of Santha
Madhwa Tulu Vivaha Kendra, Rishikesh,Dr.No.11/56, Theppakulam Street,Suchindrum
Pin.629704 (Mob.No.9894664146).for Linguistic Minorities, for Development of Tulu Language
Speak in Tulu Language always and doing free service only,

By: kavya shree madhusudhan peraje noorittaya

kavya shree madhusudhan peraje noorittaya — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:07:11 +0000

can u please tell about noorittaya and kekunnaya…

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By: Ravi Raj Rao N.

By: Ravi Raj Rao N.

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By: Raghu Ram Rao. K

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By: Rajarama Nalluraya

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By: kavya shree madhusudhan peraje noorittaya

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