Shri Basaveshwara

Shri Basaveshwara: Union Ministers led the first-ever floral tribute to Shri Basaveshwara at the Prerana Sthal, Parliament House, New Delhi, on his 894th birth anniversary, marking a historic recognition of his legacy.

o The ceremony was attended by Jagadguru Shri Basava Jaya Mrutyunjaya Swamiji from Kudalsangam Lingayat Panchamasali Peetha.

• About Shri Basaveshwara: A revolutionary social reformer who advocated for equality, justice, and the dignity of labor, emphasizing work as worship and promoting a casteless society and gender equality.

o Focused on building a society rooted in love, compassion, and the rights of the marginalized, laying the foundation for modern democratic values.

o Inspired society through the Anubhav Mandapam, symbolizing inclusive democracy, and his teachings continue to influence Karnataka and the broader nation, promoting social harmony, peace, and inclusive democracy.