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Marathi is actually a language spoken primarily by the Maharashtrians. They are of Indo-Aryan descent who mainly live in Maharashtra. It is therefore safe to conclude that some but not all Deshasth Brahmins are Marathi.
Marathi Brahmins share a lot of similarities with other Brahmin groups. Like other Brahmins for example they also practice rituals of purification and cleansing. They are also primarily vegetarians with some allowing the consumption of approved dairy-based products.
Not all of them however can be pinned down to an absolutely strict philosophical leaning. One thing you should know about Deshasth (Marathi) Brahmins is that they can either be Vaishnavas or Shaivites. This simply means that some view either Vishnu or Shiva as the Supreme God. All other gods are either demigods or lower gods compared to the Supreme God. As with other Brahmins, Marathi Brahmins may also choose to honor other manifestations of their Supreme God and other deities.
Marathi Brahmins may also differ according to some other philosophical beliefs. Again, this is similar to other Brahmins. They may believe for example that God has no real attributes and only choose either Shiva or Vishnu as their preferred manifestation of one and the same God. Others however may truly believe in a separate and true God manifestation.
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