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Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham (SPSS)[1] is a registered charitable organisation which works for the progress of Pushpaka Brahmins, a group of culturally identical Brahmin castes like Pushpaka Unnis, Theeyatt Unnis, Kurukkals, Nambeesans etc. in Kerala.
ശ്രീ പുഷ്പകബ്രാഹ്മണ സേവാ സംഘം | |
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 ॥ सत्यं परं धीमहि ॥ ॥ സത്യം പരം ധീമഹി ॥ | |
| Abbreviation | SPSS |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Pushpakasangham |
| Established | 28 July 1968 |
| Founder | Aranmula N.V. Neelakantan Unni |
| Founded at | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Type | Caste based organisation |
| Headquarters | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Location | |
Official languages | Malayalam, Sanskrit, English |
General Secretary | T.R. Hari Narayanan |
| Affiliations | All Kerala Brahmin Federation (AKBF), All India Brahmin Federation (AIBF) |
Affiliation
editSree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham is affiliated to the All Kerala Brahmin Federation (AKBF),[2][3][4] a branch of All India Brahmin Federation (AIBF).[5][6]
Organisation structure and membership
editSree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham is organised in three tiers - Kendra Prathinidhi Sabha (Central Council), Jilla Prathinidhi Sabha (District Council) and Pradesika Sabha (Regional Council).[7]
Zones
editThe districts are grouped under three zones for more co-ordination of activities. They are Dakshinamekhala (South Zone), Madhyamekhala (Central Zone) and Uttaramekhala (North Zone).
| Zone | Districts |
|---|---|
| South | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam |
| Central | Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, |
| North | Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wyanad, Kannur, Kasaragod |
Publications
editSPSS publishes a monthly magazine called "Pushpakadhwani", meaning "Voice of Pushpakas". SPSS also publishes books on art and cultural topics such as Koodiyattam, Brahmanipatt, Theeyaatt, Shodasa Samskaras etc. Calendars and Diaries are also published annually.
Political influence
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Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangham works as a pressure group and works towards greater political representation of Pushpaka Brahmins in governance.[8] SPSS was able to bring forward various issues related to reservation in various political and social systems.[9][10][11] However, it is not an influential community organisation in Kerala politics.
References
edit- ^ "Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham Golden Jubilee Conference". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 25 June 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "All India Brahmin Conference". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 15 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ "All Kerala Brahmin Federation". All India Brahmin Federation. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "All India Brahmin Conference". Mathrubhumi. Mathrubhumi. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "All India Brahmin Federation". All India Brahmin Federation. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Chengannur Bye-election: Decision of Brahmin Federation on Wednesday". Mathrubhumi. Mathrubhumi. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham Bye-law (1 ed.). Thiruvananthapuram: Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham. 1968. pp. 2–6.
- ^ Nair, N.J. (9 December 2015). "RSS election strategy yields results for BJP". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ "National Meeting of Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangham - Kadakampally backs reservation for economically backward". The Mathrubhumi Daily. Mathrubhumi. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ "National Conference of the Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangham - CPM minister says Brahmins bear the brunt of Kerala's land reforms". The Malayala Manorama Daily. Malayala Manorama. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ "Kerala minister says poor Brahmins too should get reservations". www.thenewsminute.com. www.thenewsminute.com. 14 May 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2018.