Basava Jayanti is the annual commemoration of the birth of the 12th-century poet-philosopher Basavanna. Observed by the Lingayats of the Indian state of Karnataka, Basava Jayanti 2024 will be marked on May 10. This annual celebration is an important festival for the people across southern states, primarily in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. To celebrate Basava Jayanti 2024, people often reiterate the teachings of Basavanna and share their line of work. Sharing Basava Jayanti 2024 wishes and messages, Happy Basava Jayanti 2024 greetings, Basava Jayanti images and wallpapers, Basavanna Birth Anniversary quotes and sayings, Happy Basava Jayanti WhatsApp stickers and Facebook status pictures are all common practices. One common phrase to extend greetings is "Basava Jayanti Shubhashayagalu" meaning "best wishes for Basava Jayanti" in Kannada.

Basavanna believed in a society free of the caste system, with equal opportunity for all. The founder of the Anubhava Mantapa - Basavanna wanted to create a world that focused on the power of knowledge to create a better world. The Anubhava Mantapa is an academy which includes Lingayat mystics, saints, and philosophers. Since its inception in the 12th century, the religious complex has been an inspiration for many. The teachings of Basavanna and his contributions to social reforms during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya/Kalachuri dynasty continue to be promoted and discussed in the current day and age.

The teachings and beliefs of Basavanna were way ahead of their time and are often relooked, celebrated and inculcated in the current day and age by his followers. As we prepare to celebrate Basava Jayanti 2024, here are some Basava Jayanti 2024 wishes and messages, Happy Basava Jayanti 2024 greetings, Basava Jayanti images and wallpapers, Basavanna Birth Anniversary quotes and sayings, Happy Basava Jayanti WhatsApp stickers and Facebook status pictures that you can post online.

Happy Basava Jayanti 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Basava Jayanti Wishes (File Image)

Happy Basava Jayanti 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Basava Jayanti Wishes (File Image)

Happy Basava Jayanti 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Basava Jayanti (Photo Credits: File Image)

Happy Basava Jayanti 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Basava Jayanti (File Image)

Happy Basava Jayanti 2024 Images & HD Wallpapers

Basava Jayanti (Photo Credits: File Image)

Basava spread social awareness through his poetry, popularly known as Vachanaas. He rejected gender or social discrimination, superstitions and rituals but introduced the Ishtalinga necklace, with an image of the lingam, to every person regardless of their birth, to be a constant reminder of one's bhakti (devotion) to Shiva. We hope that this Basava Jayanti, you do your bit to reflect on the life and works of the poet.

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