The "Shivalli Brahmins" are a Hindu community in Tulu Nadu. “Shivalli Brahmins” are considered to be one of the most prominent sect of the Brahmin Community, whose roots are based from the “Taulava Region” of “Shri Parashurama Kshetra”. Majority of Shivalli Brahmins follows the Dvaita philosophy founded by the Vaishnava saint Madhvacharya of Udupi and are called Shivalli Madhva Brahmins.
The Brahmins in Shri Parashurama Kshetra named their sects based on the name of the Places they were located. “Shivalli” is an ancient name of the Region located near Udupi District.