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Origin,of linghayat community, staying bhangarpet,kolar district, karnataka

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Lingayatism is a Shaivite Hindu religious tradition in India.[1][2][3][web 1] Initially known as Veerashaivas, since the 12th century adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats. The terms Lingayatism and Veerashaivism have been used synonymously,[note 1] but Veerashaivism may refer to the broader Veerashaiva philosophy which predates Lingayatism,[4] to the historical community now called Lingayats,[5] and to a contemporary (sub)tradition within Lingayatism with Vedic influences.[web 2][note 2]

Lingayatism was founded, or revived,[note 2] by the 12th-century philosopher and statesman Basava in Karnataka.[6] Lingayatism may refer to the whole Lingayat community, but also to a contemporary (sub)tradition dedicated to Basava's original thought, and to a movement within this community which strives toward recognition as an independent religion. Lingayat scholars thrived in northern Karnataka during the Vijayanagara Empire (14th-18th century). In the 21st century, some Lingayats have sought legal recognition as a religion distinct from Hinduism and Veerashaivas,[3][7][web 1][note 3] a request which has gained political support from the Congress-led Karnataka government, but is opposed by others.[3][web 3][web 2]

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