Question

What was basavanna's virashaivism? explain in short (in points)

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The Tamil bhakti movement and temple worship came together to create the Virashaiva movement that began in Karnataka in the mid-twelfth century.

It was initiated by Basavanna and other virashaivas such as Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi. They fought for the equality of all human beings and against the Brahmanical ideas of caste and poor treatment of women.

They were also against religious rituals and idol worship.

Answer 2

Answer:

Basavanna’s Virashaivism

Virashaivism movement was initiated by Basavanna and his companions Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi in Karnataka in the mid-12 century.

They argued strongly for equality of all human beings, opposed Brahmanical ideas on caste and treatment of women.

They were also against religious rituals and idol worship .

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