Shakha of Utkala Brahmins
The vaidika shakha may vary family to family in all of the above Shrotriyas and Sevayatas. Majority of them follow Kaanva Shakha(କାଣ୍ବ ଶାଖା) of Shukla Yajurveda or Kauthuma(କୌଥୁମ ଶାଖା) shakha of Samaveda. Whereas Brahmins belonging Shakala shakha of Rigveda and Paippalada shakha of Atharvaveda are less. It is thought that Rigveda Brahmins exist due to Govardhana matha of Adi Shankara.
The Paippalada Shakha of Atharvaveda in Orissa should be noted for its existence till now, although by few scholars. They trace their origin from Narmada basin, supposed that they migrated during Eastern Ganga Dynasty. Many Brahmins having surname Upadhyaya and Acharya have Paippalada shaakha as their family Shakha.
The sutra of different shakha people are
- Rigveda:Ashwalayana Shrauta and Grihya Sutra(Shakal Shakha)
- Shukla Yajurveda:Katyayana Shrauta and Paraskara Grihya(Kaanva Shakha)
- Samaveda:Drahyayana Shrauta and Gobhilya grihya (Kauthuma Shakha)
- Atharvaveda: Vaitana Shrauta and Kaushika grihya(Paippalada Shakha)
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