Lingayat Group Launches Counter to Vachana Darshana Book

Lingayat Group Launches Counter to Vachana Darshana Book

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lingayat Group Launches Counter to Vachana Darshana Book

New Indian Express

Lingayat groups have launched Vachana Nija Darshana, a counter to the controversial Vachana Darshana, to address perceived distortions and omissions in the original work. The book, penned by Vachana scholar Dr Meenakshi Bali, has gained traction among Basava and Lingayat supporters, fuelling a spirited ideological battle.

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