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Basavanna

Seer endorses govt’s move to drop Veerashaiva word from Basavanna’s lesson

In a letter to the chief minister, the seer said, 'Basavanna was a social reformer and rationalist. He defied caste system and vedic ritual and strove for an egalitarian society. It is unfair to tie him down to the Shaiva-Veerashaiva sect which believed in vedic rituals.'

02 July 2024, 02:38 IST

Seer endorses govt’s move to drop Veerashaiva word from Basavanna’s lesson

Seer endorses govt’s move to drop Veerashaiva word from Basavanna’s lesson

Seer endorses govt’s move to drop Veerashaiva word from Basavanna’s lesson

02 July 2024, 02:38 IST

Siddaramaiah highlights Basavanna’s ideals at Republic Day flower show

Siddaramaiah stated that Basavanna aspired to create a society devoid of caste, creed, divisions, and superstitions.

18 January 2024, 22:32 IST

Siddaramaiah highlights Basavanna’s ideals at Republic Day flower show

Siddaramaiah highlights Basavanna’s ideals at Republic Day flower show

Siddaramaiah highlights Basavanna’s ideals at Republic Day flower show

18 January 2024, 22:32 IST

Basavanna declared as Karnataka cultural leader

This is the first such declaration in Karnataka and on the lines of Maharashtra having made Chhatrapati Shivaji its icon.

18 January 2024, 17:02 IST

Basavanna declared as Karnataka cultural leader

Basavanna declared as Karnataka cultural leader

Basavanna declared as Karnataka cultural leader

18 January 2024, 17:02 IST

Basavanna theme for Lalbagh flower show

Basava, Basavanna or Basaveswara, a 12th century Bhakti poet and philosopher, is one of the most prominent names in Kannada literature.

16 January 2024, 23:56 IST

Basavanna theme for Lalbagh flower show

Basavanna theme for Lalbagh flower show

Basavanna theme for Lalbagh flower show

16 January 2024, 23:56 IST

Karnataka Cabinet to discuss 'Basavanna as cultural ambassador'

During a meeting with a delegation of seers from various mutts led by JSS mutt seer Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami here on Monday, the chief minister said that he respected the demand and he personally had no objection to declare Basavanna as the state's cultural ambassador.

08 January 2024, 23:36 IST

Karnataka Cabinet to discuss 'Basavanna as cultural ambassador'

Karnataka Cabinet to discuss 'Basavanna as cultural ambassador'

Karnataka Cabinet to discuss 'Basavanna as cultural ambassador'

08 January 2024, 23:36 IST

Nothing wrong with calling K'taka 'Basava Nadu', says M B Patil; pitches renaming Vijayapura after Basavanna

Days after Dy CM DKS stirred a debate by pitching for Ramanagara to become Bengaluru South, his Cabinet colleague M B Patil on Friday made a case for Vijayapura to be named after 12th century social reformer Basavanna.

27 October 2023, 10:25 IST

Nothing wrong with calling K'taka 'Basava Nadu', says M B Patil; pitches renaming Vijayapura after Basavanna

Nothing wrong with calling K'taka 'Basava Nadu', says M B Patil; pitches renaming Vijayapura after Basavanna

Nothing wrong with calling K'taka 'Basava Nadu', says M B Patil; pitches renaming Vijayapura after Basavanna

27 October 2023, 10:25 IST

Inspired by Buddha and Basava, welfare schemes in Karnataka aimed at socio-economic equality: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah was speaking on Saturday in Mysuru at Basava Jayanthi celebrations hosted by Akhila Bharatha Veerashaiva-Lingayatha Mahasabha, Basava Balaga Vokkoota and various other associations.

07 October 2023, 14:07 IST

Inspired by Buddha and Basava, welfare schemes in Karnataka aimed at socio-economic equality: Siddaramaiah

Inspired by Buddha and Basava, welfare schemes in Karnataka aimed at socio-economic equality: Siddaramaiah

Inspired by Buddha and Basava, welfare schemes in Karnataka aimed at socio-economic equality: Siddaramaiah

07 October 2023, 14:07 IST

'BJP talks about Basavanna... doesn't follow teachings'

Gandhi said Basavanna had spoken about helping the weaker sections of society, not 'help the billionaires'

23 April 2023, 17:38 IST

PM, BJP leaders speak about Basavanna, but don't follow his teachings: Rahul Gandhi

PM, BJP leaders speak about Basavanna, but don't follow his teachings: Rahul Gandhi

'BJP talks about Basavanna... doesn't follow teachings'

23 April 2023, 17:38 IST

Rahul Gandhi reiterates call for caste census

'Whoever becomes the Chief Minister of Karnataka, will convert guarantees into law, on the first day after coming to power'

17 April 2023, 17:23 IST

Rahul Gandhi reiterates call for caste census, proportionate reservation at rallies in Basavanna's 'karma bhoomi'

Rahul Gandhi reiterates call for caste census, proportionate reservation at rallies in Basavanna's 'karma bhoomi'

Rahul Gandhi reiterates call for caste census

17 April 2023, 17:23 IST

Kempegowda and Basavanna statues at Vidhana Soudha soon

The government has already made an announcement on this and the process will begin soon

13 November 2022, 00:33 IST

Kempegowda and Basavanna statues at Vidhana Soudha soon

Kempegowda and Basavanna statues at Vidhana Soudha soon

Kempegowda and Basavanna statues at Vidhana Soudha soon

13 November 2022, 00:33 IST