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Theeyattunni (also written as Theeyatt Unni) or Theeyadi Unni is a caste of
Hindu Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism.Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...
Brahmins of Kerala, India. They are a part of the Pushpaka Brahmins and Ambalavasi community in Kerala. Theeyattunnis are traditionally the performers of an ancient art form called Theeyatt. Theeyattunnis have the right for Tantric Poojas and other privileges enjoyed by the Nambudiri caste.


See also

* Pushpakan Unni * List of Ambalavasis


References

{{Reflist * ''Tiyyatunnikal'' by S Damodaran Unni Malayali Brahmins