INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Lingayat movement began as a revolt against Brahmanical Hinduism. It is based on the teachings of Basava (c. 1125-c. 1170), who lived in Kalyana, a small town in central India in what is now northern Karnataka State.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sect is generally regarded in South Indian oral tradition as having been founded by Basava in the 12th century, but some scholars believe that he furthered an already-existing creed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lingayat worship is centered on Lord Shiva in his iconic form of ‘ishtalinga’. Lingayatism or Veerashaivism is considered as a Shaivite religious sect inside Hinduism. It was founded by the philosopher Basava in the 12th century and spread by his followers, who are known as ‘Sharanas’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lingayatism is a Shaivite Hindu religious tradition in India. The terms Lingayatism and Veerashaivism have been used synonymously, but they are not the same. In 12th century the groups splitted up and adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats.