List of Iyengars

Iyengars are a caste of Tamil origin who follow the Visishtadvaita philosophy propounded by Sri Ramanujacharya.[1] The existence of the caste dates from the 11th century AD when Ramanuja lived.[2]

Contents

Spiritual leaders

Asuri Ramanuja 1017 to 1137 AD , father figure and Acharya of the Sri Vaishnava Sect

Academics, Scientists, Intellectuals

Mathematics

Music

Journalism

T.S.Sreenivasa Raghavan - Editor (Special Features) Deccan Chronicle, Kochi. He was earlier with The Times of India for over a decade and Bangalare Mirror as senior journalist.

Industry

Kuppuswamy Vijay Raghavan - Chairman of Engineers India and President of EID Parry

Diplomats, bureaucrats, administrators and politicians

Films and entertainment

Sports

Army and police

Literature

Yoga

People with Iyengar ancestry or heritage

References