Akhanda Karnataka Hugara Mahasabha Sangha.R, Bengaluru
Constitution · Heritage · Unity
Our community has been economically, educationally, and socially disadvantaged. This platform serves as a forum for thinkers and community members to come together and work towards the overall welfare and development of our community. We sincerely request everyone to join hands in reflecting on and preserving our heritage, culture, people, arts, fraternity, love, and the overall progress of our society.
Leader of the Samaj
Guided by vision, rooted in community — a leader of the people.
The Voice of Karnataka’s Hoogar Community
Shri Basavaraj Hugar has dedicated decades to the upliftment of the Hugar community. As the duly elected President of Akhanda Karnataka Hugara Mahasabha Sangha.R, Bengaluru, he has spearheaded numerous welfare schemes, forged collaborations with government ministries, and ensured that every Hugar family across Karnataka has access to justice, education, and economic opportunity.
- A Representative of the Government-Recognized Community Across Karnataka
- Played a crucial role in securing OBC reservation for the Hugar community and its various recognized nomenclatures
- Successfully led efforts for the sanction and implementation of community-related government benefits across Karnataka
- Maintains strong relationships and regular coordination with district administrations, Tahsildars, and elected representatives
- Considering the social, economic, and educational backwardness of the Hoogar community and its various names, including Hoogar, Jeera, Guravara, Poojara, Hoovadiga, Pulari, Phul Mali, Odeyar, Mali, Malagara, Pushpadatta, Phule, Tamboli, Gurav, and other related communities, they have successfully drawn attention through several democratic movements seeking appropriate recognition, benefits, reservation, and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
- Played a key role in securing welfare benefits for the community through the Devaraj Urs Development Corporation
- Actively represented and advocated for the Hugar community in the caste census
- Played a significant role on behalf of the Hugar community in the establishment of the Mali, Malagar, and Hugar Development Corporation in Karnataka
- Played a key role in organizing talent recognition programs at district and taluk levels and in honoring and recognizing community members who have achieved excellence at the state level
- Known for standing firmly in support of community members whenever they face injustice anywhere in the state
Origin, Heritage & Social Background of the Hugar Community
A traditional community with a long-standing cultural, religious and occupational heritage in Karnataka.
The Hugar Community — A Traditional Community with a Distinct Identity
The Hugar community is known by several traditional names including Hugar, Poojari, Jeer, Pulari, Gurava, Pushpadatta, Odeyar, Hoovadiga, Mali and Malagar. According to the community representation, these different names refer to sections of the same community who are known by different names in different places.
The community has a long-standing traditional connection with religious and cultural services. Community members traditionally perform flower-related services, including supplying flowers from house to house in villages and participating in religious and ceremonial activities. Flower garlands and related traditional services form an important part of the community's occupational heritage.
The community representation also refers to its historical connection with Sri Hoogar Madayya, described as a contemporary of Sri Basaveshwara in the 12th century and associated with the Anubhava Mantapa tradition. This historical association forms an important part of the community's cultural identity.
Sharane Hugar Madayya — Life, Kayaka and Legacy
The inspiring life of Sharana Hugar Madayya, remembered for his devotion, selfless service, flower-based Kayaka, family values and commitment to Sharana tradition.
A Life Rooted in Kayaka and Sharana Tradition
The article presents Sharana Hugar Madayya as one of the notable figures of the 12th-century Kalyana tradition. His life is remembered through stories, Sharana literature and folk tradition for the way he transformed his daily work into spiritual service.
His central message was that honest work itself can become a path to spiritual fulfilment. He did not seek liberation by abandoning worldly life; instead, he found spiritual meaning through sincere Kayaka and service to the Sharanas.
The 12th-Century Kalyana Movement
The article places Madayya within the 12th-century Kalyana movement associated with Basavanna. The Sharana movement challenged social hierarchy and emphasized dignity of labour, equality and spiritual life through Kayaka.
Roots Around Aihole and Badami
According to the article, the early life of Sharana Hugar Madayya is connected with the historical cultural region around Aihole and Badami in Karnataka.
Learning Through Service
From childhood, Madayya assisted his father in worship-related activities. Gathering flowers, Bilva leaves, Tulasi and other materials needed for Shiva worship became part of his daily Kayaka.
Marriage to Sharane Madevi
Madayya married Sharane Madevi and continued his spiritual life while remaining within worldly life. The article presents Madevi as a strong and spiritually committed companion who embodied Sharana values.
Journey Towards the Sharana Community
Madayya and Madevi travelled from the Badami region towards Kalyana after learning about the Sharana movement and the Anubhava Mantapa. The article describes Kalyana as a place where caste and social hierarchy did not determine the dignity of a person's Kayaka.
A Daily Discipline of Service
At Kalyana, Madayya took responsibility for collecting flowers and Bilva leaves required for Shiva worship and delivering them to the Sharanas and devotees. This flower-based Kayaka was not merely a livelihood; it became his spiritual practice.
The Encounter with Shiva
The folk tradition tells of a severe winter day when Madayya continued his flower-gathering Kayaka. Shiva is said to have appeared before him and invited him to leave the difficult work and come to Kailasa.
Shiva Recognises His Kayaka
According to the story, Shiva was deeply impressed by Madayya's unwavering commitment. Rather than accepting personal spiritual rewards, Madayya invited Shiva to join the harmonious life of the Sharanas at Kalyana.
Madayya, Madevi and Linganna
The article describes the family's devotion, courage and continued commitment to Kayaka. Their son Linganna is also part of the story surrounding Madayya's final days and spiritual legacy.
Remembered Through Songs and Literature
Madayya's name continues in Sharana literature and Karnataka's folk tradition. The article refers to literary sources including Bhimakavi's Basava Purana, Siddhayya Puranika's writings and folk collections attributed to Akka Annapurna Tai.
Kayaka is Kailasa
The article presents Madayya's life as an embodiment of the principle that work performed with sincerity, devotion and service can itself become a spiritual path.
Madayya in Folk Songs
Karnataka's folk tradition preserves memories of Madayya's early-morning journeys into the forest to gather flowers and leaves for the worship of Sharanas and Jangamas.
The Values of Madayya's Life
Serve society and the Sharanas without calculating personal profit or loss.
No honest work is small. Every sincere Kayaka can carry dignity and spiritual value.
Madayya's life emphasizes living independently and continuing one's responsibilities even during hardship.
Spiritual fulfilment does not require abandoning worldly responsibilities; it can be pursued through truthful and pure Kayaka.
Remembering Sharana Hugar Madayya
According to the article, Sharana Hugar Madayya's Jayanti is celebrated every year on Anantha Hunime with great enthusiasm. The occasion remembers his Kayaka, devotion, self-reliance and service-oriented life.
Sharane Hugar Madayya's life continues to inspire through Sharana literature and Karnataka's folk tradition. His story places dignity of labour, selfless service, family courage and spiritual discipline at the centre of a meaningful life.
Our Reach & Impact
State Office Bearers
Elected representatives and senior officials governing the Samaj with integrity and accountability.
Provides guidance, experience, and support to the Samaj.
Leads the Samaj, guides policies, and represents the community.
Leads the womens wing and coordinates womens welfare activities.
Supports the President and oversees key organizational activities.
Supports the President and oversees key organizational activities.
Supports the President and oversees key organizational activities.
Coordinates womens wing programs, communication, and activities.
Leads publicity, communication, and community awareness initiatives.
Oversees discipline and ensures organizational rules are followed.
Responsible for managing the organization’s finances, maintaining financial records, and overseeing all financial transactions.
Represents the Samaj at the state level and supports community coordination.
Strengthens organization, coordinates activities, and supports state-level operations.
Represents the Samaj at the state level and supports community coordination.
Handles media communication and communicates the Samajs activities and views.
Represents the community at the state level and supports community coordination.
Supports the organization’s leadership by coordinating activities, assisting in planning and execution, and ensuring effective communication among members
Our Vision & Mission
An Empowered, Unified Hugar Community
- A Karnataka where every Hugar family lives with dignity and economic security
- Community representation at every level of governance — Gram Panchayat to Parliament
- Zero-gap access to government welfare schemes for all members
- Equal educational opportunities for every Hugar child across all 31 districts
- A self-reliant community free from social discrimination and economic marginalisation
Serve, Protect & Advance
- Deliver targeted welfare programs in education, health, livelihoods, and housing
- Advocate for constitutional rights and fair policy representation for OBC communities
- Build institutional capacity through registered chapters in every district and taluk
- Foster unity by resolving community disputes through structured, impartial mediation
- Revive and support traditional Hugar handloom weaving through government linkages
- Ensure every eligible member accesses caste certificates, OBC cards, and state entitlements
- Establish a permanent Hugar Bhavana (community hall) in every major city of Karnataka
Welfare Activities & Community Services
Snapshots of educational support, health camps, empowerment programmes, and welfare initiatives conducted for the Hugar community.
Cultural Heritage & Traditional Community Values
The Hugar community's identity is rooted in traditional flower-related services, religious practices, cultural customs, social unity and a long-standing community heritage.
Traditional Culture, Occupation & Community Identity
The Hugar community has a distinctive traditional cultural identity associated with flowers, religious services and village customs. Community members have traditionally supplied flowers from house to house and performed flower-related services connected with religious and ceremonial occasions. Flower garlands, worship-related services and other customary activities form an important part of the community's traditional livelihood and cultural heritage.
The community also has traditional responsibilities connected with weddings, funerals, religious ceremonies and other auspicious occasions. Traditional practices include flower garlands and ceremonial items, along with music and related services. These customs have continued as an important expression of the community's cultural identity.
The community's representation records a historical connection with Sri Hoogar Madayya, described as a contemporary of Sri Basaveshwara in the 12th century and associated with the Anubhava Mantapa tradition. This historical reference is presented as an important part of the community's cultural and social heritage.
ಸೇವೆ · Service
Traditional religious, flower-related and ceremonial services are an important part of the community's cultural life and livelihood.
ಘನತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾನತೆ · Dignity & Equality
The community seeks social dignity and equal treatment while addressing the discrimination and social disadvantages described in its representation.
ವಿವಿಧ ಹೆಸರುಗಳಲ್ಲೂ ಏಕತೆ · Unity Across Names
Hugar, Poojar, Jeer, Pulari, Gurava, Pushpadatta, Odeyar, Hoovadiga, Mali, Malagar and other names are represented as different names associated with the same community.
ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಪ್ರಗತಿ · Educational Progress
The community representation highlights educational backwardness as one of the challenges facing its people and seeks greater opportunities and recognition.
ಅಸ್ಮಿತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾನ್ಯತೆ · Identity & Recognition
The community seeks recognition of its traditional identity because differences between school records and traditional community names can create difficulties in obtaining caste certificates.
ನ್ಯಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾನ್ಯತೆ · Justice & Recognition
The community has continued its representation and struggle for recognition and requests the government to take appropriate action on its long-standing demand.
Official Recognition & Collaboration
Registered Under Karnataka Societies Act
ಅಖಂಡ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಹೂಗಾರ ಮಹಾಸಭಾ ಸಂಘ.ರಿ., ಬೆಂಗಳೂರುವು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸೊಸೈಟಿಗಳ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಕಾಯ್ದೆ, 1960ರ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧಿಕೃತವಾಗಿ ನೋಂದಾಯಿತ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ದತ್ತಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳು, ಲೆಕ್ಕಪತ್ರಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆಡಳಿತವು ಕಾನೂನುಬದ್ಧ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಟ್ಟುನಿಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ಅನುಗುಣವಾಗಿ ನಡೆಸಲ್ಪಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಲೆಕ್ಕಪರಿಶೋಧನೆಗೆ ಒಳಪಡಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.
A Unified Voice for Community Recognition
The Samaj has continuously represented the concerns of the Hugar community before the Government and elected representatives. Its efforts focus on bringing together the different traditional names of the community, addressing social and educational backwardness, resolving difficulties in obtaining caste certificates, and seeking appropriate government action for community recognition.
- Representation before the Government and elected representatives for the community's long-standing demands
- Working towards recognition of Hugar, Poojar, Jeer, Pulari, Gurava, Pushpadatta, Odeyar, Hoovadiga, Mali, Malagar and other traditional names as belonging to the same community
- Raising the issue of caste-certificate difficulties caused by differences between traditional community names and school records
- Seeking government action to address the community's social, educational and economic backwardness
- Strengthening democratic participation by ensuring that every community member's voice and vote contributes equally to the community's collective future
- Continuing democratic and constitutional representation for inclusion of the community in the requested Scheduled Caste category
"Unity is the Strength of Our Hugar Samaj"
"Hugar Samaj is an integral part of Karnataka's cultural heritage. Our traditions, hard work and service have contributed to society for generations. Today, our mission is to preserve our heritage and create better opportunities in education, employment, healthcare and social development."
"Let us unite our community, empower our youth and women, support our families and build a stronger future for every Hugar family."
— Shri Basavaraj Hugar
President & Head, Akhanda Karnataka Hugara Mahasabha Sangha.R, Bengaluru
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