The Beary Adhyayana Peeta was established in 2017 within Mangalore University with a focus on study, research, documentation, and preservation of the cultural heritage of the Beary ethnic group. It serves as a repository of Beary history, literature, language, and arts.

Objectives

• Conducting research and documentation on Beary cultural heritage
• Studying Beary literature and language
• Curating a comprehensive library and archive on Beary history
• Organizing lectures and exhibitions to promote Beary culture
• Publishing books related to Beary literature, history, and heritage
• Creating a dictionary of the Beary language

In the 2017-18 Budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, also serving as the Finance Minister, announced the establishment of the Beary Adhyayana Peeta at Mangalore University. On 17th May 2017, the Government issued an order for the establishment of the Beary Adhyayana Peeta. The inauguration ceremony took place on 27th February 2019 at Mangala Hall, Mangalore University, with Dakshina Kannada District In-charge Minister UT Khader officiating. Prof. U. Arabi and Prof. Ismail served as the coordinators of the Beary Adhyayana Peeta, with Dr. Abubakar Siddik taking over as the Coordinator from 21st November 2020.

Advisory Committee Members

First Term (27.02.2019 to 13.12.2022)

• Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor
• Mangalore University Registrar
• Mangalore University Finance Officer
• Mangalore University Syndicate Member Ravichandra P.M.
• Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy Chairman
• Ahmed Bava Padil
• A. Shamshuddin
• Haji Ibrahim Kodijal
• Muhammad Kulai
• Abdul Rahiman Kehettur

Second Term (14.12.2022 to 03.09.2023)

• Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor
• Mangalore University Registrar
• Mangalore University Finance Officer
• Mangalore University Syndicate Member Ravichandra P.M.
• Mangalore University Academic Council Member Mohan Nayak
• Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy Chairman
• Ahmed Bava Padil
• A. Shamshuddin Madikeri
• Haji Ibrahim Kodijal
• Bashir Baikampadi
• Abdul Rahman Kehettur

Third Term (from 04.09.2023)

• Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor
• Mangalore University Registrar
• Mangalore University Finance Officer
• Mangalore University Syndicate Member Sameera K.
• Mangalore University Academic Council Member Mohan Nayak
• Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy President
• Dr. Aboobakar Siddeeq (Coordinator)
• Hamza Malar
• Khalid Tannirubavi
• Bashir Baikampadi
• A. Muhammad Hanif
• Ismail N.
• Moideen Badshah