03-09-2018 : Martyr Mahadevappa Mailar A commemorative postage stamp

Maila Mahadevappa was born on 8 June 1911 at Motebennur Village, Haveri district, karnataka. His father Mahanthappa alias Marthand and mother Basamma were dedicated patriots. Mahadevappa was deeply influenced by the pious values of his parents. His teachers explained to him the significance of the freedom struggle under the leadership of Gandhiji and others. They explained about martyrs who gave up their life for the cause of freedom. Mahadevappa was the only person to take part in Salt Satyagraha and his wife Siddamma was the only woman to take part in the Civil Disobedience Movement from Karnataka.