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Adi Jagadguru Shri Renukacharya
Adi Jagadguru Shri Renukacharya
Jagajyoti Vishwaguru Bhakti Bhandari Basaveshwara
Jagajyoti Vishwaguru Bhakti Bhandari Basaveshwara
Hanagal Shri Kumara Shivayogi
Hanagal Shri Kumara Shivayogi
National President Eshwar Khandre
National President Shri Eshwar Khandre
Honorary President Bheemanna Khandre
Honorary President Dr. Bheemanna Khandre
National President of the Women's Wing Veena Kashappanavar
Women's Wing President Veena Kashappanavar

Former Presidents

Honoring the visionary leaders who shaped the Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha since 1904.

Late Shri Sirasangi Lingaraj
1904 - 1906

Late Shri Sirasangi Lingaraj

Foundation visionary who established the Mahasabha's core principles and early unity.

Late Sir K.P puttanna Chetty
1906 - 1907

Late Sir K.P puttanna Chetty

Distinguished administrator who modernized early organizational structures.

Late Shri Rajalakhamana Gowda
1907 - 1909

Late Shri Rajalakhamana Gowda

Champion of cultural heritage and regional institutional growth.

Late Shri Warad Mallappa
1909 - 1910

Late Shri Warad Mallappa

Promoted social welfare and spiritual inclusivity within the community.

Late Shri Mamale Desai
1910 - 1911

Late Shri Mamale Desai

Strategist who strengthened the Mahasabha during its formative years.

Late Shri Artal Rudragowda
1911 - 1917

Late Shri Artal Rudragowda

Educational reformer focused on youth empowerment and academic initiatives.

Late Sir K.P puttanna Chetty
1917 - 1918

Late Sir K.P puttanna Chetty

Returned for a second tenure to guide through post-war reorganization.

Late Shri Shanthaveerappa Menasinakai
1918 - 1921

Late Shri Shanthaveerappa Menasinakai

Led early political representation efforts for the Veerashaiva community.

Late Shri Siddappa Kambli
1921 - 1923

Late Shri Siddappa Kambli

Architect of legislative progress for the community in Mumbai-Karnataka.

Late Dr. Fakirappa Gurubasappa Halakatti
1923 - 1925

Late Dr. Fakirappa Gurubasappa Halakatti

Renowned scholar and the "Father of Vachana Literature" preservation.

Late Shri Siddappa Kambli
1925 - 1927

Late Shri Siddappa Kambli

Consolidated organizational influence in educational and legal domains.

Late Shri S.S. Basavanal
1927 - 1930

Late Shri S.S. Basavanal

Literary giant who institutionalized scholarly pursuit within the Mahasabha.

Late Shri M.S. Sardar
1930 - 1933

Late Shri M.S. Sardar

Integrated grassroots social work with the Mahasabha's central mission.

Late Shri C.C. Hulkoti
1933 - 1940

Late Shri C.C. Hulkoti

Extended organizational reach into rural districts with a focus on agriculture.

Late His Holiness Banthanal Sanganabasava Swamigalu
1940 - 1946

Late His Holiness Banthanal Sanganabasava Swamigalu

Spiritual leader who focused on value-based education and orphanage support.

Late Dr. D. C. Pavate
1946 - 1960

Late Dr. D. C. Pavate

Academic luminary who oversaw the formation of unified Karnataka initiatives.

Late His Holiness Banthanal Sanganabasava Swamigalu
1960 - 1969

Late His Holiness Banthanal Sanganabasava Swamigalu

Returned to lead during a critical phase of post-independence community building.

Late Shri J.B Mallaradhya
1969 - 1975

Late Shri J.B Mallaradhya

Focused on administrative excellence and legal protection of institutional assets.

Late Shri K.M. Nanjappa
1975 - 1980

Late Shri K.M. Nanjappa

Pioneered social justice initiatives and youth employment programs.

Late Shri Iswar Mallappa Magdum
1980 - 1985

Late Shri Iswar Mallappa Magdum

Technocratic approach to community management and engineering projects.

Poojya Dr. Sharanabasavappa Appa
1985 - 1999

Poojya Dr. Sharanabasavappa Appa

Spiritual colossus who expanded the Mahasabha into an international cultural force.

Dr. Bheemanna Khandre
1999 - 2012

Dr. Bheemanna Khandre

Modernized the membership system and integrated the community globally.

Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa
2012 - Present

Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa

Current Visionary: Championing industry, health, and academic excellence in the new millennium.

The Mahasabha has been honored by the leadership of over 86 distinguished individuals over its 120-year history.

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