Basaveshwara Jayanti In 2017
April 28 Friday
Basavanna Jayanti, marks the birth anniversary of the 12th Century thinker, social reformer, saint and religious teacher, Basvanna is considered to be the founder of Lingayatism or Lingayat Sect or Veerashaivism. He was responsible for sweeping social changes in Karnataka and surrounding regions around 900 years ago.
It is also known as Basava Jayanti.
This festival mostly celebrate in Karnataka.
Basava Jayanthi is traditionally observed by the Lingayats and is observed as a holiday in the Indian state of Karnataka.
The equality of sexes and social justice, which was unheard in many parts of the world in 12th century, was introduced at the grassroots level of the Kannada society by Basavanna.
The philosophy and teachings of Basaveshwara had universal appeal and eternal value and it attracted millions of people.