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Hebbars

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Tuluva Hebbars are a Tulu-speaking Brahmin community from Karnataka, India. The name "Hebbar" comes from the Kannada, "hebbu/hiridhu" (meaning big) + "haruva" (meaning Brahmin).

The Tuluva Hebbar community is originally from Puttur, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Their mother tongue is Tulu, which is one of the Dravidian languages of India. People from this Tulu-speaking Brahmin community have a lot of representation & noted works in the field of medicine, engineering, law and finance. They are closely related to Sthanika Brahmins.

These Hebbars have been working as 'Patels' (village officers), ministers, financial advisors and many of them worship in the temples of Kerala and Karnataka. Some of them are engaged in the Agricultural Industry, 'Visha vaidya' - Treatment for Snake bites. Some families are engaged in practicing Ayurveda medicine. Some of them were engaged in Nrittam - a kind of dance performed in temples where the deity is placed on the head of the dancer.

The Hebbar lineage has long been associated with nobility, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to Dharma. Few Hebbar families were once rulers and kings, known for their just governance, wisdom, and patronage of the arts and sciences. Their influence extended beyond administration into cultural and spiritual realms, where they contributed to temple construction, scholarly works, and the preservation of classical traditions.

Despite historical transitions, Hebbars have continued to thrive in modern times, with many of them excelling in business, entrepreneurship, and global enterprises. Their strong ethical foundation, combined with an enterprising spirit, has enabled them to regain their prominence in society. Even today, Hebbar families remain tight-knit, upholding their cultural heritage while embracing progress.