Lauding the centenarian leader Bheemanna Khandre for his contribution to keeping society united, All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge said that Mr. Khandre played an important role in spreading the teachings of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara in this region. Inaugurating the 100th birthday celebrations of the former Minister and former president of Akhila Bharat Veerashaiva Mahasabha at Bheemanna …
Opposing the “disrespect” to Basaveshwara in the recently-revised school textbooks and protesting against the State Government’s disregard towards members of the Basava International Museum Committee, seven members have resigned from the committee. Chandrashekar have expressed discontent over not being kept in the loop about the Basava International Museum project which was going to come up at Kudalasangama in Bagalkot district. …
Basava Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrated by Lingayats in Karnataka, and other parts of south India to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Basavanna. This year's Basava Jayanti, which is on the same day as Eid, will be celebrated grandly in Mysore at events organised by groups like the Akhila Bharatha Veerasahaiva Mahasabha, Veerashaiva Lingayat Organisations, Basava Balaga Federation. …
