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Pushpaka (Malayalam: Pushpakan) is one of the Ampalavasi castes in Kerala.

Ambalavasi Castes :

SPSS
Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham (SPSS) is a registered charitable organisation which works for the progress of Pushpaka Brahmins, a group of culturally identical Brahmin castes like Pushpaka Unnis, Theeyatt Unnis, Kurukkals, Nambeesans etc. in Kerala.

Affiliation
Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham is affiliated to the All Kerala Brahmin Federation (AKBF), a branch of All India Brahmin Federation (AIBF).

Organisation structure and membership
Sree Pushpakabrahmana Seva Sangham is organised in three tiers - Kendra Prathinidhi Sabha (Central Council), Jilla Prathinidhi Sabha (District Council) and Pradesika Sabha (Regional Council).

Zones
The districts are grouped under three zones for more co-ordination of activities. They are Dakshinamekhala (South Zone), Madhyamekhala (Central Zone) and Uttaramekhala (North Zone).

Publications
SPSS publishes a monthly magazine called "Pushpakadhwani", meaning "Voice of Pushpakas". SPSS also publishes books on art and cultural topics such as Koodiyattam, Brahmanipatt, Theeyaatt, Shodasa Samskaras etc. Calendars and Diaries are also published annually.

Political influence
Sree Pushpaka Brahmana Seva Sangham works as a pressure group and works towards greater political representation of Pushpaka Brahmins in governance. SPSS was able to bring forward various issues related to reservation in various political and social systems. However, it is not an influential community organisation in Kerala politics.

Frequent references
Matter.