Utkala Brahmin (Oriya: ଉତ୍କଳ ବ୍ରାହ୍ମଣ) also known as Oriya or Orissa Brahmins, is a Varna (caste) from the Indian state of Orissa previously known as Utkala Kingdom, Kalinga Kingdom & neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal & Jharkhand.
Read more about Utkala Brahmin: Background, Mukti Mandap of Jagannath Temple, The Seat of Utkala Brahmin Authority, Sub-castes Among Utkala Brahmins, Shakha of Utkala Brahmins, Gotra, Festivals of Utkala Brahmins, The Oriya Brahmin Diet, The Oriya Brahmin Surnames, Notable Utkala Brahmins, See Also
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