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	'''Bhagya Reddy Varma''' (22 May 1888 – 18 Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer and activist. He fought against untouchability in [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-05-22/CM-pays-tributes-to-Bhagya-Reddy-Varma/383322\|title = CM pays tributes to Bhagya Reddy Varma\|date = 23 May 2018}}</ref> He also fought for abolition of [[Devadasi\|Jogini]] and Devdasi systems.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/111217/state-to-honour-telangana-writers.html\|title = State to honour Telangana writers\|date = 11 December 2017}}</ref>		'''Bhagya Reddy Varma''' (22 May 1888 – 18 Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer and activist. He fought against [[untouchability]] in [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-05-22/CM-pays-tributes-to-Bhagya-Reddy-Varma/383322\|title = CM pays tributes to Bhagya Reddy Varma\|date = 23 May 2018}}</ref> He also fought for abolition of [[Devadasi\|Jogini]] and Devdasi systems.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/111217/state-to-honour-telangana-writers.html\|title = State to honour Telangana writers\|date = 11 December 2017}}</ref>

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Reddy was born in [[Mala (caste)\|Mala]] caste to Madari Venkaiah and Julia Ragmamba in the Princely State of Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Socio Political Mentors\|url=http://www.scdepttppcc.com/Soc-BRVarma.html\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=\|website=scdepttppcc.com}}</ref>		Reddy was born in [[Mala (caste)\|Mala]] caste to Madari Venkaiah and Julia Ragmamba in the Princely State of Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Socio Political Mentors\|url=http://www.scdepttppcc.com/Soc-BRVarma.html\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907213323/http://www.scdepttppcc.com:80/Soc-BRVarma.html \|archive-date=7 September 2018 \|access-date=\|website=scdepttppcc.com}}</ref>

	==Movements==		==Movements==
	Inspired by [[B. R. Ambedkar]] and [[Jyotirao Phule]], he raised his voice against discrimination by upper castes. Eventually, he also established the Adi Hindu ("Original Hindu"), a social organisation, to bring awareness in the ~~dalits~~. He formed a group called Jagan Mitra Mandali ~~in 1906~~, which involved [[Dalit]]s and [[Mala (caste)\|Mala]]s, and started telling stories by 'Hari Katha' (''popular folklore)''. In ~~year~~ 1910, he started to educate ~~dalit~~ children ~~from his own expense~~ and in a short span of time he able to run 25 centres with 2000 students.		Inspired by [[B. R. Ambedkar]] and [[Jyotirao Phule]], Varma raised his voice against discrimination by upper castes. Eventually, he also established the Adi Hindu ("Original Hindu"), a social organisation, to bring awareness to the [[Dalit\|Dalits]]. In 1906, he formed a group called Jagan Mitra Mandali, which involved [[Dalit]]s and [[Mala (caste)\|Mala]]s, and started telling stories by 'Hari Katha' (''popular folklore)''. In 1910, he started to educate Dalit children, and in a short span of time he was able to run 25 centres with 2000 students.

	* 1911 Adi Hindu social services started		* 1911 Adi Hindu social services started
	* 1912 promoted [[Buddhism]]		* 1912 promoted [[Buddhism]]

	In 1917, in a conference at Vijayawada town, '''Pratam Andhra - Adi Hindu''<nowiki/>' meeting was held. In same year, Bhagya Reddy Verma's speech attracted much to [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi\|M.K Gandhi]]'s attention at 'Akhila Bharata Hindu' Round Table Conference in [[Calcutta]]. In 1919 a meeting held with Jangamulu, Dasulu, Mulnavasi, for the Adi Hindu beneficial program. The purpose of this event was to resolve the internal issues in the Dalit community, he even insisted the panchayat court system to be rebuilt. The first Adi Hindu conference was held in 1921 in Hyderabad led by T.J.Papanna.		In 1917, in a conference at Vijayawada town, the '''Pratam Andhra - Adi Hindu''<nowiki/>' meeting was held. In same year, Bhagya Reddy Verma's speech attracted much to [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi\|M.K Gandhi]]'s attention at 'Akhila Bharata Hindu' Round Table Conference in [[Calcutta]]. In 1919 a meeting held with Jangamulu, Dasulu, Mulnavasi, for the Adi Hindu beneficial program. The purpose of this event was to resolve the internal issues in the Dalit community, he even insisted the panchayat court system to be rebuilt. The first Adi Hindu conference was held in 1921 in Hyderabad led by T.J.Papanna.

	In 1925, in a conference led by [[Narayana Murthy Raibala Mukund Reddy\|N.M.R. Mukund Reddy]] has been officially allotted to him as chief head who led this meeting to successfully. In same year, the Adi Hindu Hand Skills Exhibition was held to showcase the Dalits skills. Bhagya Reddy also campaigned on many social issues, e.g - Child Marriage, Black Magic, Women Education, Alcohol prohibition etc. His work was spread to neighboring states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra, from their some well known people joined and followed the revolution.		In 1925, in a conference led by [[Narayana Murthy Raibala Mukund Reddy\|N.M.R. Mukund Reddy]] has been officially allotted to him as chief head who led this meeting to successfully. In same year, the Adi Hindu Hand Skills Exhibition was held to showcase the Dalits skills. Bhagya Reddy also campaigned on many social issues, e.g - Child Marriage, Black Magic, Women Education, Alcohol prohibition etc. His work was spread to neighboring states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra, from their some well known people joined and followed the revolution.

	In 1930 in an historical speech he announced to take the ~~dalit~~ issues to the British notice in the upcoming All India Round Table Conference at Lucknow in the same year. He supposes to send Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar]] to lead the group. The agenda was to recognize the Dalits as Adi Hindu rather than untouchables, Mala or Madiga.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-23/Govt-will-glorify-great-T-leaders-KCR-/321111\|title = Govt will glorify great T-leaders: KCR\|date = 23 August 2017}}</ref>		In 1930 in an historical speech he announced to take the Dalit issues to the British notice in the upcoming All India Round Table Conference at Lucknow in the same year. He supposes to send Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar]] to lead the group. The agenda was to recognize the Dalits as Adi Hindu, rather than untouchables, Mala or Madiga.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-23/Govt-will-glorify-great-T-leaders-KCR-/321111\|title = Govt will glorify great T-leaders: KCR\|date = 23 August 2017}}</ref>

	In 1931, the [[Nizam of Hyderabad\|Nizam]] government ~~has come~~ forward to agree the demands of Reddy, and registered the ~~dalits~~ as Adi Hindus in the general elections. Nizam [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]] praised Reddy for his social work, and recognised it with an award. Later, the Nizam appointed Varma as the chief adviser to his government. Adi Hindu Bhavan at Chadarghat, Hyderabad been the platform for many revolutionary meetings. It is said that he has given nearly 3,348 speeches.		In 1931, the [[Nizam of Hyderabad\|Nizam]] government came forward to agree with the demands of Reddy, and registered the Dalits as Adi Hindus in the general elections. Nizam [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]] praised Reddy for his social work, and recognised it with an award. Later, the Nizam appointed Varma as the chief adviser to his government. Adi Hindu Bhavan at Chadarghat, Hyderabad been the platform for many revolutionary meetings. It is said that he has given nearly 3,348 speeches.

	Bhagya Memorial Girls High School at Esamia Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana, which he started in 1913 is still functioning.		The Bhagya Memorial Girls High School at Esamia Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana, which he started in 1913, is still functioning.

	===Devadasi Movement===		===Devadasi Movement===
	Reddy had launched a movement against [[~~Devadasi\|~~devadasi ~~pratha~~]], forcing the Nizam to declare it a crime.		Reddy had launched a movement against the [[devadasi]] pratha, forcing the Nizam to declare it a crime.

	During the [[Telangana Movement]] in 2017, the students of Telangana region ~~renamed~~ the [[G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium]] at Gachibowli as Bhagya Reddy Varma Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Telangana-hostels-to-be-closed/articleshow/5317197.cms\|title=Telangana hostels to be closed \| Hyderabad News - Times of India}}</ref>		During the [[Telangana Movement]] in 2017, the students of Telangana region wanted to rename the [[G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium]] at Gachibowli as Bhagya Reddy Varma Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Telangana-hostels-to-be-closed/articleshow/5317197.cms\|title=Telangana hostels to be closed \| Hyderabad News - Times of India}}</ref>

	==Honour==		==Honour==
	[[Arya Samaj]] ~~in 1913~~ organised a function to honour ~~him~~ with the title ''[[Varma (name)\|Varma]]''.		In 1913, [[Arya Samaj]] organised a function to honour Bhagya Reddy Varma with the title ''[[Varma (name)\|Varma]]''.

	==References==		==References==
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	==Movements==		==Movements==
	Inspired by [[Jyotirao Phule]], he raised his voice against discrimination by upper castes. Eventually, he also established the Adi Hindu ("Original Hindu"), a social organisation, to bring awareness in the dalits. He formed a group called Jagan Mitra Mandali in 1906, which involved [[Dalit]]s and [[Mala (caste)\|Mala]]s, and started telling stories by 'Hari Katha' (''popular folklore)''. In year 1910, he started to educate dalit children from his own expense and in a short span of time he able to run 25 centres with 2000 students.		Inspired by [[B. R. Ambedkar]] and [[Jyotirao Phule]], he raised his voice against discrimination by upper castes. Eventually, he also established the Adi Hindu ("Original Hindu"), a social organisation, to bring awareness in the dalits. He formed a group called Jagan Mitra Mandali in 1906, which involved [[Dalit]]s and [[Mala (caste)\|Mala]]s, and started telling stories by 'Hari Katha' (''popular folklore)''. In year 1910, he started to educate dalit children from his own expense and in a short span of time he able to run 25 centres with 2000 students.

	* 1911 Adi Hindu social services started		* 1911 Adi Hindu social services started
	* 1912 promoted Buddhism		* 1912 promoted [[Buddhism]]

	In 1917, in a conference at Vijayawada town, '''Pratam Andhra - Adi Hindu''<nowiki/>' meeting was held. In same year, Bhagya Reddy Verma's speech attracted much to [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi\|M.K Gandhi]]'s attention at 'Akhila Bharata Hindu' Round Table Conference in [[Calcutta]]. In 1919 a meeting held with Jangamulu, Dasulu, Mulnavasi, for the Adi Hindu beneficial program. The purpose of this event was to resolve the internal issues in the Dalit community, he even insisted the panchayat court system to be rebuilt. The first Adi Hindu conference was held in 1921 in Hyderabad led by T.J.Papanna.		In 1917, in a conference at Vijayawada town, '''Pratam Andhra - Adi Hindu''<nowiki/>' meeting was held. In same year, Bhagya Reddy Verma's speech attracted much to [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi\|M.K Gandhi]]'s attention at 'Akhila Bharata Hindu' Round Table Conference in [[Calcutta]]. In 1919 a meeting held with Jangamulu, Dasulu, Mulnavasi, for the Adi Hindu beneficial program. The purpose of this event was to resolve the internal issues in the Dalit community, he even insisted the panchayat court system to be rebuilt. The first Adi Hindu conference was held in 1921 in Hyderabad led by T.J.Papanna.
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	In 1925, in a conference led by [[Narayana Murthy Raibala Mukund Reddy\|N.M.R. Mukund Reddy]] has been officially allotted to him as chief head who led this meeting to successfully. In same year, the Adi Hindu Hand Skills Exhibition was held to showcase the Dalits skills. Bhagya Reddy also campaigned on many social issues, e.g - Child Marriage, Black Magic, Women Education, Alcohol prohibition etc. His work was spread to neighboring states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra, from their some well known people joined and followed the revolution.		In 1925, in a conference led by [[Narayana Murthy Raibala Mukund Reddy\|N.M.R. Mukund Reddy]] has been officially allotted to him as chief head who led this meeting to successfully. In same year, the Adi Hindu Hand Skills Exhibition was held to showcase the Dalits skills. Bhagya Reddy also campaigned on many social issues, e.g - Child Marriage, Black Magic, Women Education, Alcohol prohibition etc. His work was spread to neighboring states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra, from their some well known people joined and followed the revolution.

	In 1930 in an historical speech he announced to take the dalit issues to the British notice in the upcoming All India Round Table Conference at Lucknow in the same year. He supposes to send Dr.B.R Ambedkar to lead the group. The agenda was to recognize the Dalits as Adi Hindu rather than untouchables, Mala or Madiga.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-23/Govt-will-glorify-great-T-leaders-KCR-/321111\|title = Govt will glorify great T-leaders: KCR\|date = 23 August 2017}}</ref>		In 1930 in an historical speech he announced to take the dalit issues to the British notice in the upcoming All India Round Table Conference at Lucknow in the same year. He supposes to send Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar]] to lead the group. The agenda was to recognize the Dalits as Adi Hindu rather than untouchables, Mala or Madiga.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-23/Govt-will-glorify-great-T-leaders-KCR-/321111\|title = Govt will glorify great T-leaders: KCR\|date = 23 August 2017}}</ref>

	In 1931, the [[Nizam of Hyderabad\|Nizam]] government has come forward to agree the demands of Reddy, and registered the dalits as Adi Hindus in the general elections. Nizam [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]] praised Reddy for his social work, and recognised it with an award. Later, the Nizam appointed Varma as the chief adviser to his government. Adi Hindu Bhavan at Chadarghat, Hyderabad been the platform for many revolutionary meetings. It is said that he has given nearly 3,348 speeches.		In 1931, the [[Nizam of Hyderabad\|Nizam]] government has come forward to agree the demands of Reddy, and registered the dalits as Adi Hindus in the general elections. Nizam [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]] praised Reddy for his social work, and recognised it with an award. Later, the Nizam appointed Varma as the chief adviser to his government. Adi Hindu Bhavan at Chadarghat, Hyderabad been the platform for many revolutionary meetings. It is said that he has given nearly 3,348 speeches.
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'''Bhagya Reddy Varma''' (22 May 1888 – 18 Feb 1939) was an Indian political leader, social reformer and activist. He fought against untouchability in [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-05-22/CM-pays-tributes-to-Bhagya-Reddy-Varma/383322|title = CM pays tributes to Bhagya Reddy Varma|date = 23 May 2018}}</ref> He also fought for abolition of [[Devadasi|Jogini]] and Devdasi systems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/111217/state-to-honour-telangana-writers.html|title = State to honour Telangana writers|date = 11 December 2017}}</ref>

==Early life==
Reddy was born in [[Mala (caste)|Mala]] caste to Madari Venkaiah and Julia Ragmamba in the Princely State of Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Socio Political Mentors|url=http://www.scdepttppcc.com/Soc-BRVarma.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=scdepttppcc.com}}</ref>

==Movements==
Inspired by [[Jyotirao Phule]], he raised his voice against discrimination by upper castes. Eventually, he also established the Adi Hindu ("Original Hindu"), a social organisation, to bring awareness in the dalits. He formed a group called Jagan Mitra Mandali in 1906, which involved [[Dalit]]s and [[Mala (caste)|Mala]]s, and started telling stories by 'Hari Katha' (''popular folklore)''. In year 1910, he started to educate dalit children from his own expense and in a short span of time he able to run 25 centres with 2000 students.

* 1911 Adi Hindu social services started
* 1912 promoted Buddhism

In 1917, in a conference at Vijayawada town, '''Pratam Andhra - Adi Hindu''<nowiki/>' meeting was held. In same year, Bhagya Reddy Verma's speech attracted much to [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi|M.K Gandhi]]'s attention at 'Akhila Bharata Hindu' Round Table Conference in [[Calcutta]]. In 1919 a meeting held with Jangamulu, Dasulu, Mulnavasi, for the Adi Hindu beneficial program. The purpose of this event was to resolve the internal issues in the Dalit community, he even insisted the panchayat court system to be rebuilt. The first Adi Hindu conference was held in 1921 in Hyderabad led by T.J.Papanna.

In 1925, in a conference led by [[Narayana Murthy Raibala Mukund Reddy|N.M.R. Mukund Reddy]] has been officially allotted to him as chief head who led this meeting to successfully. In same year, the Adi Hindu Hand Skills Exhibition was held to showcase the Dalits skills. Bhagya Reddy also campaigned on many social issues, e.g - Child Marriage, Black Magic, Women Education, Alcohol prohibition etc. His work was spread to neighboring states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra, from their some well known people joined and followed the revolution.

In 1930 in an historical speech he announced to take the dalit issues to the British notice in the upcoming All India Round Table Conference at Lucknow in the same year. He supposes to send Dr.B.R Ambedkar to lead the group. The agenda was to recognize the Dalits as Adi Hindu rather than untouchables, Mala or Madiga.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-23/Govt-will-glorify-great-T-leaders-KCR-/321111|title = Govt will glorify great T-leaders: KCR|date = 23 August 2017}}</ref>

In 1931, the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizam]] government has come forward to agree the demands of Reddy, and registered the dalits as Adi Hindus in the general elections. Nizam [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]] praised Reddy for his social work, and recognised it with an award. Later, the Nizam appointed Varma as the chief adviser to his government. Adi Hindu Bhavan at Chadarghat, Hyderabad been the platform for many revolutionary meetings. It is said that he has given nearly 3,348 speeches.

Bhagya Memorial Girls High School at Esamia Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana, which he started in 1913 is still functioning.

===Devadasi Movement===
Reddy had launched a movement against [[Devadasi|devadasi pratha]], forcing the Nizam to declare it a crime.

During the [[Telangana Movement]] in 2017, the students of Telangana region renamed the [[G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium]] at Gachibowli as Bhagya Reddy Varma Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Telangana-hostels-to-be-closed/articleshow/5317197.cms|title=Telangana hostels to be closed | Hyderabad News - Times of India}}</ref>

==Honour==
[[Arya Samaj]] in 1913 organised a function to honour him with the title ''[[Varma (name)|Varma]]''.

==References==
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[[Category:Converts to Buddhism]]
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[[Category:Activists from Telangana]]
[[Category:1888 births]]
[[Category:1950 deaths]]