Jangam
The Jangam or Jangama are a Shaiva order of wandering religious monks. They are the priests or gurus of the Hindu Shaiva sect of Lingāyats. Before the formation of lingayatism, Jangam's were known as Smarta Brahmins. Jangam's are also known as Aradhya, Smarta Brahmins or Shaiva Brahmins.