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Pushpaka is a caste of Hindu Brahmins of Kerala.[1] In Malayalam language, this caste is also referred to as Pushpakar, Pushpaka Unni or Pushpakan Unni. They are a part of the Ambalavasi community in Kerala. They carry out the various activities of the temple like teaching of sacred texts, garland making, lamp works etc., and sometimes they perform actual priestly activities also. The male members of this caste generally use the surname Unni with their name. They also use the surnames Nambi and Sarma. See also
References1. ^{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JmjaAAAAMAAJ&q=puspakar |title=Polity, Society, and Women: With Special Reference to Travancore, 1700-1900 A.D. |first=Suma |last=Rose |publisher=Carmel International Publishing House |year=2004 |page=217 |isbn=9788187655374 |accessdate=2013-04-30}} 2 : Social groups of Kerala|Malayali Brahmins |
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