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Basava was active during the rule of both dynasties but reached the peak of his influence during the rule of King Bijjala II in Karnataka, India. [2] [5] [6] Basava spread social awareness through his poetry, popularly known as Vachanaas.
Basava (flourished 12th century, South India) was a Hindu religious reformer, teacher, theologian, and administrator of the royal treasury of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I (reigned 1156–67). Basava is the subject of the Basava-purana, one of the sacred texts of the Hindu Lingayat sect.
Apr 18, 2018 · C elebrated across the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, Basava Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the 12th-century saint and poet-philosopher Basava, whose progressive and egalitarian stance against gender and caste-based discrimination is nothing short of legendary.
Mar 28, 2023 · Basava, also known as Basavanna, was a 12th-century CE Indian statesman, philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer, and Hindu Shaivite social reformer. He was born in a small village called Basavana Bagewadi in modern-day Karnataka.
In the fascinating world of 12th-century southern India, Basavanna stood out as a remarkable figure—a philosopher, statesman, and poet who left an indelible mark on his era. Known as the visionary behind the Lingayat sect, he courageously challenged the age-old shackles of caste discrimination.
Nov 11, 2015 · Basava Biography. Basava was a philosopher, Kannada poet and social reformer who lived in the 12 th century. He was devoted to Hindu deity Shiva and focused on Shiva Bhakthi movement. His life and philosophy were narrated in Basava purana, the sacred book of Hindu Lingayat community.
Following the path of Vishwaguru Basaveshwara, Philosopher, Statesmen and Social Reformer. on 890th Birth Anniversary. Greetings from the International Society for Basava Patha, a community dedicated to the teachings and principles of Basavanna, a 12th-century philosopher and social reformer.
Basaveshwara, also known as Basavanna, was a 12th-century CE Indian statesman, philosopher, poet, social reformer and Lingayat saint in the Shiva-focussed bhakti movement, and a Hindu Shaivite social reformer during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya/Kalachuri dynasty.
Oct 27, 2023 · Karnataka government plans to honour Sri Basaveshwara, the 12th century reformer saint poet, by coining his name on Vijayapura district. A government order issued recently seeks suggestions and...
Oct 7, 2023 · The Chief Minister underscored the persistence of democratic and constitutional aspirations, even 76 years after India’s independence, echoing the concerns expressed by both Basavanna and Babasaheb Ambedkar. Siddaramaiah emphasized that societal inequalities still endure.
