Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham Explained

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.

Affiliation

Sree 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

Sree 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

The 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

SPSS 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

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.

Notes and References

1. News: Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham Golden Jubilee Conference. 25 June 2018. Malayala Manorama. 2018-06-25. ml.
2. News: All India Brahmin Conference. 15 February 2017. Mathrubhumi. 2017-02-15. ml.
3. Web site: All Kerala Brahmin Federation . All India Brahmin Federation . 27 June 2018.
4. News: All India Brahmin Conference . 27 June 2018 . Mathrubhumi . Mathrubhumi . 15 February 2017.
5. Web site: All India Brahmin Federation . All India Brahmin Federation . 27 June 2018.
6. News: Chengannur Bye-election: Decision of Brahmin Federation on Wednesday . 27 June 2018 . Mathrubhumi . Mathrubhumi . 20 March 2018.
7. Book: Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham Bye-law. Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham. 1968. 1. Thiruvananthapuram. 2–6.
8. News: RSS election strategy yields results for BJP. Nair. N.J.. 9 December 2015. The Hindu. 2017-04-03. en.
9. News: National Meeting of Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangham - Kadakampally backs reservation for economically backward . 3 July 2018 . The Mathrubhumi Daily . Mathrubhumi . 13 May 2017.
10. News: National Conference of the Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangham - CPM minister says Brahmins bear the brunt of Kerala's land reforms. . 3 July 2018 . The Malayala Manorama Daily . Malayala Manorama . 13 May 2017.
11. Web site: Kerala minister says poor Brahmins too should get reservations . www.thenewsminute.com . 14 May 2017 . www.thenewsminute.com . 3 July 2018.