HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Worshippers of Shiva
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Opposed to caste system
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Opposed to social evils as child marriage
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All the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The egalitarian Lingayats, states Srinivas, had been a major force in Sanskritization of Kannada-speaking (Karnataka) and nearby regions but against elitism. After being placed in the shudra category in the 1881 census, Lingayats demanded a higher caste status.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Lingayats were worshippers of Shiva and established their faith after bitter disputes with Jainas. They strongly opposed the caste system and child marriage and rejected feasts, fasts, pilgrimage and sacrifices. They supported widow remarriage.
Detailed explanation-3: -For instance, there are now 99 sub-sects within the Lingayats, whose main goal was once the eradication of the caste system. Prominent sub-sects include the Panchamasalis, Ganiga, Jangama, Banajiga, Reddi Lingayat, Sadars, Nonaba and Goud-Lingayats.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lingayat, also known as Veerashaiva /ˈvɪərəʃaɪvə/, are a community in India who adhere to Lingayatism. This is a list of notable Lingayats: Lingayats. Regions with significant populations. India.