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Q60 (CDS-I/2026) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy

The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka, led by Basavanna (1106-68 CE) who was a minister in the court of a Kalachuri ruler. His followers were known as :

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The movement led by Basavanna (1106–68) in 12th-century Karnataka is known as the Virashaiva (heroes of Shiva) or Lingayat movement. Basavanna was a philosopher and statesman who served as a minister in the court of the Kalachuri ruler Bijjala. The Virashaivas were known for their radical social reforms, challenging the caste system, ritualism, and the authority of the Vedas.

  • Pushtimargis: Followers of the Vaishnava tradition founded by Vallabhacharya (15th-16th century).
  • Nathpanthis: A medieval monastic movement of yogis who practiced Hatha Yoga, led by Gorakhnath.
  • Avadhoots: Mystics or saints who have reached a state beyond worldly concerns and social norms.

The Virashaiva movement is also famous for its Vachanas, which are simple Kannada prose-poems expressing devotion to Lord Shiva (Koodalasangama).

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