Iyers have many sub-sects among them, such as Vadama, Brahacharnam or Brahatcharanam, Vāthima, Sholiyar or Chozhiar, Ashtasahasram, Mukkāni, Gurukkal, Kāniyālar and Prathamasāki.[10][50][51][52] Each sub-sect is further subdivided according to the village or region of origin.
Dhanka kale Xaamud wuxuu ku nagaaday Cadantii uu ku dhashay, waliba xaafad lagu magacaabo Kareyter ama Cadan-weyn oo ah xuddunta magaalada.