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The '''Vokkaligas''' are a community of people concentrated mainly in the ] of ], ]. The Vokkaliga community is the second largest community in ] State. Their main profession is ] and are ] by jati. Vokkalathana in ] means "tilling land" and Vokkaliga means "one who tills land". Vokkaligas are originally from ] but settled in southren ] many centuries ago. Today the Vokkaliga community embraces within its fold the Morasu Vokkaligas, the Gangadicara Vokkaligas, Reddy Vokkaligas, Kunchitiga Vokkaligas, Hallikaru Vokkaligas and so on. The '''Vokkaligas''' are an ] ] or ] found mainly in the ] of southern ] state. The community is the second largest community in Karnataka after the ]s.


==Origins==
⚫ The renowned Kannada poet ], who advocated the Universal Humanism (]) concept, is a Vokkaliga.
Their main profession is ] and is similar to ] caste of North India or ] of ].
Some famous Vokkaligas are


''Vokkalathana'' in ] language means ''tilling land'' and Vokkaliga means ''one who tills land''. Vokkaligas are belived to be originally from ] and their kin group in ] are the ]. They are believed to have settled in southern ] many centuries ago.
⚫ ], founder of ],


==Social divisions==
⚫ Late.]- ],]
⚫ Today the Vokkaliga community embraces within its fold the Morasu Vokkaligas, the Gangadicara Vokkaligas, ] Vokkaligas, Kunchitiga Vokkaligas, Hallikaru Vokkaligas and so on. Some divisions show ] origins as well.


==Community today==
⚫ Late.]- ], ]
⚫ Vokkaliga leaders Marappa and Muniswamappa from Ulsoor, Bangalore in the beginning of the 20th century and founded the Vokkaligara Sangha and built the Vokkaligara Hostel in Bangalore. Vokkaliga leaders were in the forefront in the freedom movements launched in Karnataka. Mr. K.C. Reddy and Mr. K. Hanumanthaiah prominent among them were the Presidents of Mysore Pradesh Congress and after freedom became the Chief Ministers of Mysore State. Sowcar Channaiah and Mr.Nagaiah Reddy also became Presidents of Mysore Pradesh Congress, Mr. Kadidal Manjappa another freedom fighter also became the Chief Minister of Mysore State for a period of two months until the reorganization of States till Mysore State became of part of Karnataka.


⚫ Many Vokkaligas have served Mysore State, Karnakata State and India as legislators, ministers, members of parliament, union ministers and governors. The renowned Kannada poet ], who advocated the Universal Humanism (]) concept, is a Vokkaliga. Some famous Vokkaligas are
⚫ Late.]- ], ]


==Prominant members==
]- ],


⚫ * ], founder of ],
⚫ ]- ] & ],
⚫ * ]- First Chief Minister of Karnataka,(then Mysore State)

⚫ * ]- Former Chief Minister of Karnataka then Mysore State
]- ] & ],
⚫ * ]- Former Chief Minister of Karnatakathen Mysore State

]- ], * ]- Former Prime Minister of India
⚫ * ]- Former Chief Minister of Karnataka & Governor of ]

]- ], * ]- Actor& Politician
* ]- Chief Minister of Karnataka

* ]- Actor
]- ], * ]- Lokayukta

]- ], former ], former President of Vokkaliga Sangha. * ]- ], former ], former President of Vokkaliga Sangha.
* Jaggesh- Actor

Jaggesh- ], *Devaraj- Actor
⚫ *Jaijagadish- Actor

⚫ *B.Saroja Devi- Actress
Devaraj- ],
⚫ * DR.Javare Gowda- Poet, Writer

⚫ * Petelu Chowdaiah- Musician
⚫ Jaijagadish- ],

⚫ B.Saroja Devi- ],

⚫ De.Javare Gowda- ], ]

⚫ Petelu Chowdaiah- ]

⚫ Today the Vokkaliga community embraces within its fold the Morasu Vokkaligas, the Gangadicara Vokkaligas, Reddy Vokkaligas, Kunchitiga Vokkaligas, Hallikaru Vokkaligas and so on.
⚫ Vokkaliga leaders Marappa and Muniswamappa from Ulsoor, Bangalore donated Rs. 50000,- in the beginning of the 20th century and founded the Vokkaligara Sangha and built the Vokkaligara Hostel in Bangalore. Vokkaliga leaders were in the forefront in the freedom movements launched in Karnataka. Sri K.C. Reddy and Sri K. Hanumanthaiah prominent among them were the Presidents of Mysore Pradesh Congress and after freedom became the Chief Ministers of Mysore State. Sowcar Channaiah and Sri Nagaiah Reddy also became Presidents of Mysore Pradesh Congress, Sri Kadidal Manjappa another freedom fighter also became the Chief Minister of Mysore State for a period of two months until the reorganization of States till Mysore State became of part of Karnataka.

Many Vokkaligas have served Mysore State, Karnakata State and India as legislators, ministers, members of parliament, union ministers and governors.


== External links == == External links ==

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The Vokkaligas are an Indian caste or social group found mainly in the Old Mysore Region of southern Karnataka state. The community is the second largest community in Karnataka after the Lingayats.

Origins

Their main profession is agriculture and is similar to Kurmi caste of North India or Vellalar of Tamil nadu.

Vokkalathana in Kannada language means tilling land and Vokkaliga means one who tills land. Vokkaligas are belived to be originally from Tamil Nadu and their kin group in Kongu Nadu are the Kongu Vellalar. They are believed to have settled in southern Karnataka many centuries ago.

Social divisions

Today the Vokkaliga community embraces within its fold the Morasu Vokkaligas, the Gangadicara Vokkaligas, Reddy Vokkaligas, Kunchitiga Vokkaligas, Hallikaru Vokkaligas and so on. Some divisions show Telugu origins as well.

Community today

Vokkaliga leaders Marappa and Muniswamappa from Ulsoor, Bangalore in the beginning of the 20th century and founded the Vokkaligara Sangha and built the Vokkaligara Hostel in Bangalore. Vokkaliga leaders were in the forefront in the freedom movements launched in Karnataka. Mr. K.C. Reddy and Mr. K. Hanumanthaiah prominent among them were the Presidents of Mysore Pradesh Congress and after freedom became the Chief Ministers of Mysore State. Sowcar Channaiah and Mr.Nagaiah Reddy also became Presidents of Mysore Pradesh Congress, Mr. Kadidal Manjappa another freedom fighter also became the Chief Minister of Mysore State for a period of two months until the reorganization of States till Mysore State became of part of Karnataka.

Many Vokkaligas have served Mysore State, Karnakata State and India as legislators, ministers, members of parliament, union ministers and governors. The renowned Kannada poet Kuvempu, who advocated the Universal Humanism (Viswamaanava) concept, is a Vokkaliga. Some famous Vokkaligas are

Prominant members

External links

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