Question

Name the two important advocates of Virashaivism.​

Answer 1

The two main advocates of Virashaivism are:

• The Virashaiva movement was started by Ba-savanna and his followers Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi.
• The movement began in Karnataka in the 12th century in response to the Tamil bhakti movement.
• The Virashaiva opposed idolatry and temple construction.
• They were followers of Shiva and worshiped in the Strings.
• They strive for equality of all people and oppose the principle of classification.
• They also strongly opposed the mistreatment of women.

Answer 2

Virashaivism is the devotees of Lord Shiva.

• The word itself means Heroic or firm worshippers of Shiva. They wear a small stone emblem it signifies the presence of Lord Shiva in the heart of each believer.
• The most important of the movement is that this strongly argues for the equality of all human beings, also they were against all forms of ritual and idol worship.
• The two important advocates of Virashaivism are Basavanna and Allama Prabhu.