Basavana (Virashava, Lingayat) (jan 1, 1106 – dec 1, 1168)
Description:
- Virashava tradition in Karnataka- followers called Virashaivas or Lingayats
- Poetry Vachanas: Shat-Sthala-Vachana, Kala-jnana-Vachana, Mantra-Gopya, Ghatna-Chakra-Vachana
-Established "Anubhava Mantapa" i.e first and foremost Parliament of India, where Sharanas sat together to discuss citizens welfare
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Date:
jan 1, 1106
dec 1, 1168
~ 62 years