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Posted 30 Apr 2025

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Jagadguru Basaveshwara 

The Prime Minister paid homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanti.

About Jagadguru Basaveshwara

  • A 12th-century philosopher, poet, statesman, Born in 1131 AD in Bagevadi, Karnataka, into a Brahmin family.
  • Founder of the Lingayat tradition.
  • He spread social awareness through his poetry, popularly known as Vachanaas. 
  • Social contribution
    • Advocated social equality and eradication of caste discrimination.
    • Supported women’s participation in spiritual life
    • Key Beliefs : Kayak (work as worship), Dasoha (equal distribution of wealth).
  • Tags :
  • Basava Jayanti
  • Jagadguru Basaveshwara
  • Lingayat tradition
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