Shivalli Smarta Brahmins

Shavalli Smartha Brahmins
Regions with significant populations
Followers of Shri Adi Shankara
Coastal districts of Karnataka, Sahyadri region of Shivamogga and Chikkamagalooru Districts of Karnataka AND Coastal region of Kasargod Districts of Kerala
Languages
Kannada, a variant of Kannada known as Kundagannada.
Religion
Hinduism - Advaita Vedanta Divisions based on sect: Smarthas

Shivallli Smartha Brahmins (SSBs) are a sect of Kannada-speaking Shivalli Brahmins. They follow Advaita Vedanta propounded by Adi Shankara. They are the disciples of Balekudru Shreematha.