Havyaka

Havyaka Brahmins are a subsect primarily from the  state of  and Northern. Havyakas mostly profess the propounded by. Most Havyakas can trace their immediate ancestry to either, or  districts of  and  of.

Etymology
The word Havyaka was transcended from words Havyaga or Haveega which means the one who performs Havana(Havya) and (Gavya), since the very purpose of Havyaka Brahmins was to perform the royal s and the related functions of the empirical government. In fact, the name "Haiga" persists in Havyaka.

The word Havyaka might also be derived from the place named Haigunda. That region of which has been inhabited by Havyakas from ancient times is also called, Gorastradesha,.

Origin of Havyakas
Exact facts about Havyaka's origin are hard to come by since there is very little research available. Historically, it is believed that Havyakas are the first of the kind to descend to the present day  around 3rd century ACE, followed by other sects like,  etc., who arrived much later, around 7th century ACE. However, the scientific school of thought places the date of Havyaka's immigration back to about 1300 years ago. The king  was instrumental in bringing the first Havyaka families. It is believed that brought many Havyakas in to perform the royal rituals and the related functions of the empirical government from a place called  in the state of. Thus the first few families were settled in, the capital of the and the place adored by. King act of inviting Havyakas to  has been inscribed on a stone stab from the period of the, which now lies near the village of  in  of.

The descendants and associates of Parshuram are called s in Western U.P.,   in eastern  and,  Brahmins in  and  in Kerela. They have same looks, customs and practices.

Havyakas Today
Havyakas today are the followers of either or  and are guided by  of. Havyakas derive their last names from the jobs that they perform rather than by their origin. Till recently Havyakas were primarily engaged in professions like s or they were in  especially growing, , ,  etc. A few decades back they also started entering into all other vocations like , ,  etc. During , Havyaka community played a prominent part. Men and women took leading role in and No-Tax Campaign. Dodmane Hegdes of had an important role in freedom movement at all stages.

Geographic Distribution
Havyakas are mainly concentrated in the state of. ,, , ,  Districts in  and  in  are the districts where Havyakas have lived for centuries. They are now spread all over, especially in metropolitan cities of , and other  and  centres. Havyakas are also in large numbers in countries like, and other places outside.

Population
Population of Havyakas all around the world is estimated to be around 2 million.

Language
The Havyakas are united by their unique. They speak a of  known as Havyaka Kannada. It is similar to mainstream but draws more words from. However, most mainstream speakers find it difficult to understand Havyaka Kannada. The Havyaka is supposed to be quite old. Its origins, like many other things in, are shrouded in mystery. Notably certain (Havyaka Kannada) speakers, more so in Uttara kannada, use  in place of feminine gender while addressing females. But Havyaks in certain part of Karnataka, like Kundapur, Thirthahalli, Kodagu do not speak Havigannada.They love Yakshagana.

Caste
Havyakas are the subsect of caste of.

Havyaka Festivals
Havyakas celebrate almost all.

Art, Literature and Culture
As Havyakas gained population in Karnataka they became influential in politics and also cultivated fine arts. The folk theatre has been exclusively developed by Havyakas. Music, dance and writing came very attractive to Havyakas. Karki Yakshagana group which toured Maharashtra in the mid-19th century has the credit of inspiring Marathi theatre. In 1842, Karki Mela (group) performed before the Rajasaheb of Sangli (Maharashtra State), who encouraged court artists to learn from the group acting and singing. This laid basis for Marathi Professional theatre.

The first social play in was written by Suri Venkataramana Shastri in. The play titled Iggappa Hegade Vivaha Prahasana deals with child marriage and evils of incompatibility. There have been a good number of writers, singers, teachers, doctors, industrialists, scientists, engineers and executives from Havyaka community.

A good number of youngsters have taken up and.

Havyaka Food
Havyaka recipe consists of some unique food items like "Tellevu" "Todedevu", "Odape","kocheegayi gojju","Holige","AppehuLi(tambLi)", Halasinakayi huli (very famous in kalache-yellapur region of Uttarakannada district) etc. hagalkai hashi, kai gojju, kai rasaa, kargli, KaDle Gojju (famouse in sagar prantya), Famouse Soppina TambLI-Swarle-kudi, Honegone soppu, Vidangada soppu, Vasange soppu, Yelurge soppu, Kanchi-soppu, ChoGte-soppu. KaLale-palya, Huli, Sasvme.

Havyaka Gotra
Angeerasa

Baradwaja

Goutama

Jamadagni

Kashyapa

Vasista

Viswhamitra

Prominent Members
ashakiran kilankaje lyrics writer in malayalam.
 * ''' Saint, social reformer, nationalist and peasant leader.
 * Vidyaranya,founder of Vijayanagar Kingdom (according to Shatavadaani Ganesh)
 * Varanasi Subraya Bhat, founder of CAMPCO
 * - and . Recipient of.
 * - Former of  and former union Minister, Former Deputy Chairman of Planning commission during the 10th Plan.
 * Dodmane Shri Ganesh Hegde, prominent socio-religious worker, philanthropist and proponent of educational institutions and Banks in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka
 * - and.
 * Jagannath Rao Hegde - Former.
 * Bharatisutha-. His works include children's literature, short stories and novels. Edakallu guddada mEle, BayaludAri, Huliya hAlina mEvu to name a few
 * Ganapathi Bhat, HasaNagi-
 * Parameshwara Hegde-
 * Chittani Ramachandra Hegde-
 * Keremane Shambhu Hegde-
 * - Noted social worker, movement leader, freedom fighter
 * Late Dr. Sheni Gopalakrishna Bhat-
 * K.Rama Bhat, Urimajalu - Social worker, Ex and former Correspondent of Vivekananda College Puttur.
 * Dr. Kalladka Prabhakara Bhat - Social reformer and Leader.
 * Kuntikanamata Balakrishna Bhat -Kannada poet, writer, social worker, global man award winner in Bahrain.
 * Manjappa Manchale - Former VC Bangalore University.
 * Madihala - Former Police Commissioner, Bangalore
 * Sri Paramadeva - Poet, author of "Turanga Bharatha"
 * Cha Mu Krishna shastry founder member of sumskritha Bharathi wing of RSS which propagate speaking sanskrit
 * Kadatoka Manjunatha Bhagwath  Yakshagana Bhagavatharu
 * Kadatoka Krishna Bhagwath  Yakshagana Bhagavatharu
 * Padyana Ganapathi Bhat  Yakshagana Bhagavatharu
 * Padyana shankara Narayana Bhat Yakshagana Hemmila artist
 * Dr P. Subrahmanya Shastri - Freedom fighter from Kasargod District, religious leader, Founder of schools and temples in the area.
 * Late Shri Shreepad R. Hegde, Kadave- Social worker and politician who fought for the welfare of lakhs of totagars (farmers) through co-operative revolution
 * Dr.Thimmappa, Former VC, Bangalore university.
 * Mrs.Madura Bhat, famous woman entrepreneur/industrialist started Leather Exports from Bangalore.
 * Mr.Rama Jois, Governor UP,
 * R.V.Shastri, Chairman Canara bank, Vice Chairman IBA
 * Noojibail Krishna Bhat, Partner, Indo-American Hybrid Seeds, Bangalore
 * S.Gopal Krishna Bhat, well known priest and farmer - Balekoppa