Halenadu Karnataka Brahmins (HKBs) (Kannada: ಹಳೆನಾಡು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರು) are a sect of Kannada speaking Smartha Brahmins and follow Advaita Vedanta propounded by Adi Shankaracharya. They are also known as Moogoor (Mugur Mooguru) Karnataka Brahmins (Kannada: ಮೂಗೂರು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರು). HKBs are essentially Rig Vedic Brahmins and are known to follow Dharmaśāstra extensively in their life.
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