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The Babburkamme (alternate spellings: "Bobburukamme", "Babboor Kamme") community is a caste of Smarta Brahmins whose members mainly resides in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states in India. There also exist sizeable populations of the community in other countries like USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... “Kannada” redirects here. ... Telugu may refer to: Telugu language Telugu literature Telugu people Telugu script Telugu films Look up Telugu in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Smartism[1], (or Smarta Sampradaya, Smarta Tradition, as termed in Sanskrit), is a denomination of the Hindu religion. ... Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages[1]) is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... The Hoysala Karnataka Brahmins are a well known subject of Smarta Brahmins, which has produced many eminent scholars, musicians, philosophers, generals and religious pontiffs, over the centuries. ... The Indian caste system describes the social stratification and social restrictions in the Indian Subcontinent, in which social classes are defined by thousands of endogamous, hereditary groups often termed as jātis or castes. ... Smartism[1], (or Smarta Sampradaya, Smarta Tradition, as termed in Sanskrit), is a denomination of the Hindu religion. ... The term Brahmin denotes both a member of the priestly class in the Hindu varna system, and a member of the highest caste in the caste system of Hindu society. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

Babburkammes are followers of the Smarta tradition (see Smartism). Smarta is derived from 'Smrithi', a Sanskrit word with the meaning of "one who remembers or reveres their teacher/Guru". Smarta tradition is closely associated with the Advaita tradition of Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Kamme is derived from 'Karmin' meaning those who practice "Vaidhika Dharma". Smartism[1], (or Smarta Sampradaya, Smarta Tradition, as termed in Sanskrit), is a denomination of the Hindu religion. ... Advaita Vedanta is probably the best known of all Vedanta schools of Hinduism, the others being Dvaita and Vishishtadvaita. ... Adi Shankara (Malayalam: ആദി ശങ്കരന്‍, Devanāgarī: , , IPA: ); c. ...

Origin

The Kamme community is as old as 800 AD. The place of origin of Babburkammes is unclear, although most accounts believe that they migrated from the village of Babbur in Andhra Pradesh, close to Orissa. Another version is they have migrated from place called 'Barbara' in central province of India. Another version has it that a small group migrated from the central provinces, following the path set by Babar on one of his incursions, and the name is hence derived. According to one published source, the Kamme community migrated south through Andhra Pradesh over a long period, where one part of the community settled. Today they are known as "Uluchu Kamme" with Telugu as their mother tongue. The other part of the community further migrated through Vijayanagara Kingdom towards Southern Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. “Andhra” redirects here. ... , Orissa   (Oriya: ଓଡ଼ିଶା), is a state situated on the east coast of India. ... Babar can refer to: Babar the Elephant The BaBar Experiment at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Babur (also spelled Baber or Babar), 16th-century ruler of India and founder of the Mogul Empire Babar Island, an island of Indonesia Safir A Babar, This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

It appears that the principal profession was priesthood, and the migration pattern reflects the various Hindu kingdoms and economic centres of their times. Over the last 100 years, the local migration appears to be from small-towns to Mysore and Bangalore, and in recent years to other parts of the world. This trend seems to be coherent with migration patterns of other service-providing communities in the region.

Babburkammes are largely spread in Holenarasipura, Konanur, Arkalgud, Bellur, Kanakatte, Mirle, Arasikere, Belavadi, Mayasandra, Bettadapura, Davanigere, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Bhadravati towns in Karnataka state, and Coimbatore & Selam in Tamil Nadu. Community sangha's are spread across Karnataka state in places like Bangalore, Mysore, Davanagere and Shivamogga. Each family has a hometown that is generally added to the name, for e.g. Prakash Belawadi. Prakash Belawadi is a journalist and a theatre enthusiast from Bangalore, India. ...

Social Structure

Babburkammes place strong emphasis on education that applies to both men and women (A saying in Kannada emphasizes this : "Kamme andre Hemme").

Due to their history, most people in the community do not have significant ancestral land or other fixed assets (unlike the business or warrior communities, for example) and therefore formal education is seen as a pathway to success. In addition, and perhaps as a result of advanced education, the community is quite progressive in its outlook. In tradition of marriage, dowry is a concept not practiced or not even recognized.

Religious Beliefs

Babburkammes are Brahmins by caste, and follow the Smarta Advaita Vedanta philosophy of Adi Shankaracharya. Most Babburkammes are followers of the Sringeri Shankaracharya Peetha established by Shankara. The term Brahmin denotes both a member of the priestly class in the Hindu varna system, and a member of the highest caste in the caste system of Hindu society. ... Smartism[1], (or Smarta Sampradaya, Smarta Tradition, as termed in Sanskrit), is a denomination of the Hindu religion. ... Advaita Vedanta (IAST ; Sanskrit ; IPA ) is a sub-school of the Vedānta (literally, end or the goal of the Vedas, Sanskrit) school of Hindu philosophy. ... Adi Shankara (Malayalam: ആദി ശങ്കരന്‍, Devanāgarī: , , IPA: ); c. ... Sringeri is the site of the first matha established by the Adi Sankaracharya, the 8th century Hindu reformer and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. ... Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham is one of the important Hindu Advaita maṭhas. ...

Depending on the tradition of the family, there is a specific form of God that is revered known as Ishta Deva (Family Deity). The main deity of Babburkammes is dependent on the family deity or Ishta-deva. These deities can be Shiva-Shakti or Laxmi-Narayan. However, being followers of Advaita Smartism, Babburkammes worship all the major forms of God including, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, Gowri, Saraswati, Laxmi, Durga, and Karthikeya. It has been suggested that Ishta-devatha be merged into this article or section. ... Ishta-Deva, or Ishta Devata is a term from Hinduism that means chosen Deity or revered aspect of God by a devotee and is a widely held concept in Smartism. ... Advaita Vedanta is probably the best known of all Vedanta schools of Hinduism, the others being Dvaita and Vishishtadvaita. ... Smartism[1], (or Smarta Sampradaya, Smarta Tradition, as termed in Sanskrit), is a denomination of the Hindu religion. ... For other uses, see Siva (disambiguation). ... Vishnu (IAST , Devanagari ), (honorific: Sri Vishnu) also known as Narayana is the Supreme Being (i. ... For other uses, see Ganesha (disambiguation). ... For the Harry Potter character, see Parvati Patil. ... For the Vedic river, see Saraswati River. ... Lakshmi is also an actress in South Indian films. ... In Hinduism, Durga (Sanskrit: ) is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. ... In Hinduism, Kartikeya (also Murugan, Subrahmanya, Skanda, Kumaran, Swaminanda) is a deity born out of a magical spark created by Shiva. ...

Major festivals celebrated by Babburkammes are Ugadi, Navaratri, Deepavali and Ganesha Chaturthi. Ugadi (Telugu: ఉగాది, Kannada: ಉಗಾದಿ) (literally - the start of an era) is the new years day for the people of the Deccan region of India. ... Navratri or Navratra is a Hindu festival of worship and dance. ... Diwali taking place in a rural area Dīpãvali (also transliterated Deepavali; Sanskrit: row of lights) or Diwãli (contracted spelling) is the Hindu festival of lights, held on the final day of the Vikram calendar, one type of a Hindu calendar that is followed by North Indians. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Ganesh Chaturthi. ...

Famous Babburkammes

Many great rulers, thinkers, poets, lawyers, doctors, teachers and sportsmen are from Babburkamme community. The earliest evidence of a Babbur Kamme personality comes from Vasubhaga Bhatta ( 8th Century AD ) who is the author of a version of the Sanskrit stories "Panchatantra", whose popularity spreads across the Southern hemisphere including Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia etc. Vasubhaga Bhatta proudly calls himself a "Bobbooru Kamme Brahmin" (this is documented by Durgasimhain 12th century AD in his work "Karnataka Pancha tantram"). The Panchatantra [1][2][3] (also spelled Pañcatantra, Sanskrit पञ्चतन्त्र Five Chapters) or Kelileh va Dimneh or Anvar-i-Suhayli [4][5] or The Lights of Canopus (in Persian)[6] or Kalilag and Damnag (in Syriac)[7] or Kalila and Dimna (also Kalilah and Dimnah, Arabic كليلة و دمنة Kalila wa Dimna)[8...

It is recorded that the great saint Basaveshwara ( Founder of Lingayat community) was from this community. Another Poet Kempoonarayana ( who wrote Mudra Manjusha in kannada) also believed to be from this community. Basaveshvara Shree Basava (also known as Basaveshwara or Basavanna) is known as the reviver of the Veerashaiva (Lingayats) religion in India. ...

The founder of the Vijayanagara empire, Shankaracharya Sri Vidyaranya belonged to this community. It is also believed that he brought many brahmins from his community to settle in Karnataka. Later his brothers Madhavacharya and Sayanacharya have contributed to Indian spiritualogy by documenting the entire Vedas & Upanishads for the first time (hitherto it was spread from guru to shisya by memorizing ). Max Mueller and Swami Vivekananda have applauded the efforts of Sayanacharya in preserving the great heritage of Sanathana Dharma. The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... Vidyaranya is variously known as being a king maker, patron saint and high priest to Hakka and Bukka, the founders of the Vijayanagar empire. ...

Social Sciences / Literature

Babburkammes are known for their literary abilities. The community boasts of a number of eminent writers:

• V. Sitaramaiah VeeCee
• Dr. Shivaram ( Rashi ) - Eminent writer and publisher of Koravanji, a Kannada monthly humour magazine.
• B. Chandrashekhar (Popularly known as BC)
• B.M. Srikantaiah
• Maa Naa Chowdappa
• B. Channakeshaviah
• Ashwatha ( Kooduvalli )
• B.C. Ramachandra Sharma

Triveni, Aryambha Pattabhi, Vani, M.K.Indira, Mangala Satyan, Vishalakshi Dakshina Murthy are few of the popular women novelists of the community. B M Srikanthaiah or B M Shri (1881-1946) was one of the most influential authors, writers and translators of Kannada literature. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Sports

• Anil Kumble - Indian Cricketer and Leg Spinner
• B.S. Chandrashekar - Indian Cricketer and Leg Spinner
• Chetan Baboor - International table tennis player
• Archana Vishwanath - International table tennis player

Anil Radhakrishna Kumble (Kannada:ಅನಿಲ್‌ ರಾಧಾಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕುಂಬ್ಳೆ)   (born 17 October 1970 in Bangalore, Karnataka) is an Indian cricketer and currently the highest wicket-taker for India in both One-Day International and Test matches. ... Chetan Baboor (born April 22, 1974) is one of Indias most respected international Table Tennis champions and winner of the prestigious Arjuna Award - the highest award recognizing outstanding achievement in sports in India. ...

Music

• M. S. Sheela - Carnatic Classical Singer

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Films and Entertainment

Films

• Vishnuvardhan - Famous Kannada Cinema Actor
• Dheerendra Gopal
• Sudha Rani
• Kunigal Nagabhushan
• Chi.Sadashivaiah
• Chi.Udhayashankar
• Ravee
• KSL Swamy

Vishnuvardhan (Kannada:ವಿಷ್ಣುವರ್ಧನ್) (born September 18, 1950) is a popular actor in the Indian state of Karnataka. ...

Theater

• "Makeup" Nani - theater artist.
• Prakash Belavadi - Theater Artist, Film and Television Director and son of "Makeup" Nani.
• Lakshmi Chandrashekhar - theater artist

Law

• B.N. Srikrishna - Supreme Court Judge and head of the Srikrishna Commission to investigate the 1992-93 Bombay Riots
• Manadagadde Rama Jois- Former Governor of Jharkhand and a former Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
• M. N. Venkatachaliah - former Chief Justice of India.

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Others

• Dr. A. V. Krishnamurthy - Leading Homeopathy practitioner
• Maya Sharma - NDTV journalist
• B. K. Chandrashekhar - IIMB Professor and Congress politician. former Education Minister of Karnataka

The eminent civil Engineer B.S. Nanjappa (Bhagirath Construction Company), who constructed the Bangalore Airport and the M.S. Ramaiah Medical College Hospital is also from this community. There have been numerous scientists and professors of repute from this community. Some of the prominent scientists in IISc, Bangalore, and IITs and IIMs are from this community. G.R Nagabhushana, leading scientist in high voltage engineering at an international level, national awardee and a defense scientist is a good example. Dr. Bala Kumble - IIT (Madras) Graduate and Founder of AZURN, Australia is also from this Community. Homeopathic remedy Rhus toxicodendron, derived from poison ivy. ... Maya Sharma was a fictional character on the soap opera Coronation Street. ... NDTV (New Delhi Television Limited), founded in 1988, is Indias largest private television production house. ... The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) was established in 1973. ... Indian National Congress, (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major political party in India. ...

External links

• Official Babboorkamme Website