Namadhari Naik

For Naik, see Namadhari Naik.

Namadhari ನಾಮಧಾರಿ
Regions with significant populations
Uttara Kannada, Udupi
Languages
Kannada
Religion
Hinduism

Namadhari Naik, also known as Hale paika, is a Hindu kshatriya community predominantly found in Uttara Kannada of Karnataka State in India, and forms the numerical majority in the region. Traditionally, members of the Namadhari Naik community have been engaged in agriculture, military service, and priesthood. The surnames Nayak (ನಾಯಕ), Naik (ನಾಯ್ಕ) and Namadhari (ನಾಮಧಾರಿ) are commonly used among community members, signifying their status and lineage.

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