• In Hyderabad state, Adi – Hindu movement was started to fight against the discrimination on part of Dalit’s, Untouchability and Caste differences.
• The main person behind this movement was Maderi Bhagya Reddy Varma.
• Maderi Bhagya Reddy Varma
• He was born on 22nd May, 1888 into a “Mala” family in Hyderabad.
• His original name is Maderi Bhagaiah. His family guru has changed his name to Bhagya Reddy.
• Raavichettu Ranga Rao has financially supported Bhagya Reddy for his education.
• Bhagya Reddy Varma is known as the Father of Telangana Dalit Movement.
• He was named as “Dalit Vaithalika”.
• Titles of Bhagya Reddy are: Varma, Shiva Shresta Sangamanya
• Recognizing the services of Bhagya Reddy Varma to Arya Samaj, he was awarded with the title “Varma” by Arya Samaj member Balaji Krishna Rao.
• The title “Shiva Shresta” was given by Vaman Nayak.
• “Sangamanya” title was given in the Adi Andhra Mahasabha held in Eluru.
• Bhagya Reddy Varma was attracted to Buddhism and he celebrated Buddha Jayanthi every year from 1913 to 1937.
• The 1st Dalit Story “Vetti Madiga” in Telugu literature was written by Bhagya Reddy Varma.
• Bhagya Reddy varma established many organizations as part of Adi Hindu movement:

(1)        Jagan Mitra Mandali – 1906

(2)        Adi Hindu Karyakartala Dalam – 1906

(3)        Vaidika Dharma Pracharini Sabha – 1910

(4)        Manya Sangam – 1911

(5)        Ahimsa Samajam – 1912

(6)        Swastik Volunteers Sangam – 1912

(7)        Jeeva Raksha Gnana Pracharak Mandali – 1915

(8)        Vishwa Gruha Paricharika Sammelanam – 1916

(9)        Adi Hindu Social Service league – 1922.