GaviRangappa S P

Dedication This book, Basketball: From Springfield to Cubbonpet, Bengaluru, is lovingly dedicated to my late father, Prof. N. C. Parappa, in his centenary year, 1927–2027. A distinguished physical educationist, sports administrator, mentor, and community leader, Prof. Parappa devoted his life to the promotion of sports and games, particularly basketball, among generations of students and youth. Through his tireless efforts, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to physical education, he inspired countless individuals to embrace discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and excellence. This work is a humble tribute to his enduring legacy and his invaluable contribution to the growth of basketball in Bengaluru, especially in Cubbonpet and among the Devanga community. His passion for sports continues to inspire players, coaches, educators, and community members alike. May this book serve as a celebration of his life, his achievements, and the values he...

Bangalore city's unique sporting geography is a direct creation of its past, shaped by British cantonment in the east, and the cultural influence of the Wodeyars of Mysore in the south and west, the sports club culture that emerged unite the city at the turn of the 20th century. The city boasts a unique sporting history. For more than a century, different neighbourhoods developed strong associations with particular game or sport. Areas such as Ashok Nagar and Cox Town became particularly associated with hockey and football; Malleswaram and Basavanagudi with cricket; and Cubbonpet, Malleswaram, and Jayanagar with basketball. This specialization was no accident. It resulted from geography, educational institutions, community organizations, military influence, and the dedication of local sports enthusiasts. During the British era, Bengaluru was broadly divided into two distinct geographic and cultural zones: the Cantonment and the Pete areas. The Cantonment, with its milit...

While Surat was the East India Company’s first trading post established in 1612, it functioned mainly as a rented warehouse operating under strict Mughal authority. The British possessed little military or political influence there and remained largely dependent on local rulers and existing trading systems. The establishment of Fort St. George at Madras in 1639 marked a decisive turning point in the history of the East India Company. Unlike Surat, Madras provided the Company with a more secure and independent base on the Coromandel Coast, gradually transforming the British from mere traders into emerging political rulers. This transformation was deeply connected to the thriving textile economy of South India, and the contribution of weaving communities such as the Devangas, Padmasalis, Kaikolars, and others. The Coromandel Coast was internationally renowned for its cotton fabrics, dyed cloth, muslin, and calicoes, which were in high demand across Europe and Asia. Weavers be...

In the social structure of Bharat, identity has historically been shaped through multiple layers: family lineage, gotra, profession, region, and community. Among these, gotra holds a special place as one of the oldest markers of ancestry and genealogical continuity. Gotra is a lineage system tracing descent from a Rishi. In the Vedic tradition, a person belonging to a particular gotra is considered part of the spiritual and genealogical lineage of that sage. Originally, gotra was not a caste marker, but a lineage marker. Genealogically, gotra serves as an ancestral map. It preserves the memory of one’s paternal lineage across generations and acts as a cultural record of descent. In many ways, it is one of the earliest systems of genealogy in Bharat, helping communities remember their origins and maintain lineage continuity over centuries. For example, people from very different communities may share the same gotra because their ancestral roots may be linked to the same Rish...

"Let us celebrate the Jayanti of Sri Devara Dasimayya, the great weaver-saint and Vachanakara, on Monday, 23 March 2026.” Our community, have contributed not only to the preservation of a rich textile heritage but also to the development of profound spiritual traditions. Among the most revered figures emerging from this cultural milieu is Sri Devara Dasimayya, a saint-poet whose life and teachings embody the harmonious integration of labour, devotion, and ethical living. Devara Dasimayya lived in the 10th century, making him one of the earliest poet-saints in Kannada literature and an early voice in the Bhakti movement. Born into a family traditionally engaged in weaving, he belonged to a community where craftsmanship was not merely an economic activity but also a disciplined and meaningful way of life. Unlike ascetics who renounced worldly occupations, Devara Dasimayya continued his profession as a weaver while pursuing spiritual realization. His life thus represents ...

ಕೌಟಿಲ್ಯನ ಅರ್ಥಶಾಸ್ತ್ರದ ಮೂಲಕ ಜವಳಿಗಳ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ಅನ್ವೇಷಿಸುವುದು. ಜವಳಿ ಉದ್ಯಮವು ಬಹಳ ಹಿಂದಿನಿಂದಲೂ ಭಾರತದ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಗುರುತಿನ ಆಧಾರಸ್ತಂಭವಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಧುನಿಕ ಚರ್ಚೆಗಳು ರಫ್ತು, ಉದ್ಯೋಗ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಸ್ಥಿರತೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರೀಕರಿಸಿದರೆ, ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಜವಳಿ ಅರ್ಥಶಾಸ್ತ್ರದ ಬೇರುಗಳನ್ನು ಎರಡು ಸಹಸ್ರಮಾನಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ಕೌಟಿಲ್ಯ ಬರೆದ ಅರ್ಥಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಗುರುತಿಸಬಹುದು. ರಾಜ್ಯಕೌಶಲ್ಯ, ಅರ್ಥಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಮತ್ತು ಆಡಳಿತದ ಕುರಿತಾದ ಈ ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ಗ್ರಂಥವು ಮೌರ್ಯ ಆರ್ಥಿಕತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಜವಳಿಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ರಚಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ, ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮೌಲ್ಯೀಕರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂಬುದರ ಕುರಿತು ಗಮನಾರ್ಹ ಒಳನೋಟಗಳನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಅರ್ಥಶಾಸ್ತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ, ಜವಳಿ ಕೇವಲ ಕರಕುಶಲ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನಗಳಾಗಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ; ಅವು ಕಾರ್ಯತಂತ್ರದ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಸ್ವತ್ತುಗಳಾಗಿದ್ದವು. ನೂಲುವ, ನೇಯ್ಗೆ, ಬಣ್ಣ ಬಳಿಯುವುದು ಮತ್ತು ವ್ಯಾಪಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ರಾಜ್ಯವು ಮೇಲ್ವಿಚಾರಣೆಯನ್ನು ಕಾಯ್ದುಕೊಂಡಿತು. ಉತ್ಪಾದನಾ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟ, ವೇತನ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಲೆ ನಿಗದಿಯನ್ನು ಮೇಲ್ವಿಚಾರಣೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳನ್ನು ನೇಮಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಇದು ಜವಳಿ ಆದಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ಉದ್ಯೋಗದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಮೂಲವಾಗಿತ್ತು ಎಂದು ಸೂಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ, ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಘಟಿತ ಆಡಳಿತದ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿತ್ತು. ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು, ವಿಧವೆಯರು ಮತ್ತು ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ ದುರ್ಬಲ ಗುಂಪುಗಳನ್ನು ನೂಲುವ ಮತ್ತು ನೇಯ್ಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೇಮಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿ...