Maudgalyas

Maudgalyas are a group of Brahmans descended from Mudgala.

In the Puranas, Maudgalyas are said to be a class of Brahmans who descended from Mudgala. Maudgalyas were all followers or adherent supporter of Angiras.

Angiras is a Vedic Rishi who along with sage Atharvan wrote in most of the fourth Veda, the Atharvaveda.

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