Gowda Saraswath Brahmin(GSB) community in the history of Kerala-I

As regards the Gowda Saraswath Brahmins community in kerala, the department of State Archives, kerala, states "Pious godfearing and at the same time enterprising in worldly pursuits, the Gowda Saraswaths commonly known as Konkanies have made an indelible mark in the history of kerala. While the prosperity and renown of this community is by and large self-made, the benevolent and tolerant rulers of kerala could also be credited with having provided the necessary climate for the free development of the innate gifts with which many members of their community were blessed.......". These Gowda Saraswath Brahmins claim their origin on the banks of the now extinct river Saraswathi of the Punjab. As they lived to the north of the vindhyas, they were distinguished by the appellation of "GOWD", meaning those belonging to the Northern sect of Brahmins. Being eminent scholars well versed in Vedic lore, their services were often requisitioned for performing yajnas by famous kings of yore. They established Gurukulas in Aryavarta to teach and train the young. The Brahmins of Bharat were divided into two groups :- those to the north of the vindhyas being known as "Pancha Gowdas", while those to the south as "Pancha Dravidas". Saraswats, therefore, belong to the Pancha Gowda Group. Hence the name Gowda Saraswats.