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		Since he was an instrumental in the growth of Veerashaiva religion, he has come to be regarded as one of the founders of the religion by the people of the later generations.
		In this context, Veerashaiva is considered as the servant of the society.
		According to the Veerashaiva Sharanas, 'Sunya' or 'Sunyata' is not unreal.
	members.aol.com /ukumbar/vsny/Detailed.htm (17263 words)

	Veerashaivas take out protest rally, burn Deve Gowda’s effigy - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Veerashaiva community members on Thursday took to the streets in the City and burnt the effigy of Janata Dal (Secular) national President H D Deve Gowda for not giving representation to the Gulbarga district in the State ministry and for reportedly issuing some 'unsavory' statements against the Veerashaiva community in the district.
		Now, finding no representation for the district in the ministry, the Veerashaiva community is up in the arms with Mr Gowda and have decided to show their strength.
		Though the samithi had invited all the six MLAs and the lone JD(S) MLC from the district to participate in the protest, their absence was obvious during the protest rally.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/jan072005/d9.asp (636 words)

	The Hindu : Veerashaivas withdraw agitation in Shimoga
		Veerashaivas, who were protesting against power connections being given to the houses "illegally" constructed on the land that reportedly belongs to their religious institution, have withdrawn their "dharna".
		The former Shimoga MP and President of the BJP district unit, Ayanur Manjunath, said Veerashaivas would resume the protest if their demand was not conceded.
		In a joint statement here on Sunday, the Secretary of the KVR State unit, K.L.Ashok, and the President of the CLF district unit, K.P.Sripal, said the residents in the area had been residing there for the past several years.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/2002/04/08/stories/2002040801550300.htm (255 words)

	Basaweswara -- Veerashaivam
		One of the important Saivite sects known as Veerashaiva was founded by a Brahmin named Basava, who was for some time the minister of a ruler in Kalyan.
		The Veerashaivas, often called Lingayats, are distinguished by the Sivalinga and rudraksa on their person and they smear their bodies with ashes.
		The Veerashaiva doctrine is prevalent in Mysore, in the southern regions of Maharashtra and in some parts of Andhra Pradesh.
	members.tripod.com /~lingayat/index.html (244 words)

	The Hindu : Karnataka / Dharwad News : `Veerashaivas and Lingayats are same'
		The resolution was passed in the presence of Veerashaiva scholars and religious heads.
		Although in common parlance, the two terms are regarded as alternative to each other, the subtle distinction between the two, of Veerashaiva representing the pre-Basavenshwara period and the Lingayats representing the post-Basaveshwara period continued to rankle the community.
		The resolution said the term "Veerashaiva" was used as an alternative to the term "Lingayat" in Vachana Sahitya and other religious literature.
	www.hindu.com /2004/07/14/stories/2004071403070300.htm (244 words)

	Mysore News: News and More from Mysore this week - OurKarnataka.Com (OKC)
		The Veerashaiva math was lauded for its contribution in promoting primary education at the 87th Jayanthi celebrations of Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami at the Suttur math premises.
		The Veerashaivas- the community to which Nagappa belongs, have also invited leaders from all political parties to join them and sought co-operation from other organizations.
		The Veerashaiva may also appeal to all mutt leaders to launch a Statewide stir against the Government for the delay in Nagappa's release.
	www.ourkarnataka.com /mysore_this_week/mysorethisweek_sept01_02.htm (794 words)

	Hinduism Today \| Oct 1986
		Veerashaivas are not the kind to approach important matters casually.
		Through his translator, the doe-eyed sannyasin gently conveyed that cultural affinity is very important between marriage partners and, should one of them not be Veerashaiva, then he or she should be initiated into Veerashaivism before the marriage (the faithful have historically and philosophically been inclined to accepting converts into their fold).
		The Swamiji did not object to marrying a partner who was not Veerashaiva by birth, but urged that the new husband or wife embrace Veerashaiva principles.
	www.hinduismtoday.com /archives/1986/10/1986-10-07.shtml (4127 words)

	Lingayat Company Home
		Lingayat also often called Veerashaiva, is member of a Hindu sect who worships Siva (shiva Linga) as their only deity.
		Basava Kalyana in Bidar district in Karnataka state was once a capital for Chalukya dynasty and king Bijjala who ruled it in the 12th century.
		Kudala Sangama, which is in Bagalkot district in Karnataka state, India is a pilgrim place for Veerashaivas Here is the confluence of two big rivers Krishna and Malaprabha.
	www.lingayat.com /alingayat/alingayat.asp (1004 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Veerashaivas or Lingayats are believers of Sri Basava principles.
		The desire for formation of Veerashaiva organisation and Basava centre was in the minds of many Veerashaivas in the UK.
		All these followers mostly originated from Karnataka in India and migrated to UK from the beginning of the twentieth century as a part of their work.
	www.vsuk.org.uk /pages/history.htm (308 words)

	The Hindu : Khandre sees raw deal to Veerashaivas
		Khandre said it was a paradox that a denomination which had worked for the abolition of untouchability had itself become an untouchable.
		Veerashaivas had been deprived of their due, though they constituted a significant portion of the State's population.
		Drawing attention to the alleged disunity among the religious heads of the community, he called upon the religious heads to sink their differences and work for the uplift of the community.
	www.hindu.com /2004/02/23/stories/2004022306610300.htm (206 words)

	Anjuman Deendar Cult (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The truth of the matter is that it was founded with the support of Nizami officials to covert Veerashaivas in the former Hyderabad State to Islam.
		His main induction was that it was unnecessary for the Veerashaivas to wear the lingam, but they could reach heaven simply by converting to Islam.
		In an article titled ‘Warning to Veerashaiva brothers’ (in Kannada) the correspondent cautioned all Veerashaivas against failing in the trap set by this impostor.
	www.hvk.org /articles/0700/93.html (504 words)

	indiainfo.com -> News -> Indians Abroad -> Veerashaivism a religion or sect of Hinduism? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Veerashaivaism, established in the 12th century by Basava, was a reaction to the rigid caste system amongst the Hindus.
		It was in a way a reform movement and a philosophy that believes in equality of all human beings and its adherents believe that "God is within all of us", said Murthy.
		Veerpatra Prafula Chandra, a follower who traveled all the way from Karnataka to attend the convention, said, "We are fighting even now that our religion should be accepted as an independent religion.
	news.indiainfo.com /2000/07/05/05religion.html (476 words)

	The Hindu : Karnataka / Tumkur News : Some mutts dividing Veerashaivas: seer
		The swamiji claimed that Veerashaivism was founded by his predecessors and said Basavanna and other sharanas developed the community and helped reform it in a suitable way for many to embrace it.
		"The community is referred to as Veerashaiva in the religious sense and is indicative of its ancient roots.
		Taking exception to a few Veerashaiva mutts trying to "divide" the community on this count, the swamiji said: "They are trying to divide the community only for their selfish needs."
	www.hindu.com /2005/12/05/stories/2005120509320500.htm (299 words)

	Veerashaivas unhappy with representation - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Veerashaivas of Somwarpet Taluk have been subjected to injustice during the fixation of reservation and alottment of constituency.
		This indicates that the Veerashaivas are being cornered.
		Somawarpet Taluk Veerashaiva Samaja President A S Mallesh was also present.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/jun012005/district1840122005531.asp (532 words)

	Lingayat Festivals & Temples
		Lingayat.com is working together to nurture the basic roots of the langayatism, to promote social and cultural values and the need for the Veerashaivas to unite.
		To foster such an effort, it requires Veerashaiva community around the world to work together.
		The goal of this site is to connect all Veerashaivas around the world, and exchange the resources such as news, events, announcements, matrimonial, classifieds, literature and any other information.
	www.lingayat.com /festtemple/aboutus.asp (113 words)

	Veerashaivas must unite for political power: Seer - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Members of the Veerashaiva community must forget their differences to stand united to gain political power in the State, urged Siddaganga mutt head pontiff Shivakumar swamiji on Wednesday.
		Inaugurating the two-day Guru Siddarameshwara 831st Jayanti Mahotsava celebrations at the Palace Grounds, the swamiji said, “The inner factions within the Veerashaiva community must come together.
		The Veerashaiva faith has been weakened because of attacks from various groups.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/jan152004/s6.asp (255 words)

	kodava.org : Coffeeland News
		MADIKERI, Nov. 26: "Veerashaivas are a dominating community in Somwarpet taluk but still they are schematically sidelined from the political scene by not providing them with suitable opportunity," alleged S P Mahadevappa district president All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha.
		Speaking to press persons here on Saturday Mahadevappa informed that Veerashaivas make the second largest community in Somwarpet taluk after the Gowdas but there is no representation from the community either in the Assembly or any local bodies such as ZP or TP.
		Hence he was warned of staying away from voting if people of Veerashaiva Community are not provided with sufficient tickets in the forthcoming ZP and TP polls.
	www.kodava.org /coffeeland/Nov2005/coffee112705.htm (2515 words)

	::[ gulfvarthe.com ]:: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		However, it is expected to bring about a political realignment in the State, with a section of senior leaders of the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) being the prime movers.
		Sources in the Congress and the JD(S) told The Hindu that apart from floating a new political party, the backward classes, Scheduled Castes and the minorities (to an extent) have come together to pose a challenge to Vokkaligas and Veerashaivas, who have dominated the political scene in the State.
		Devaraj Urs was the last Chief Minister from a minor caste to serve as Chief Minister for long (eight years), and his name has been invoked by the organisers of the convention.
	www.gulfvarthe.com /newsdetails.php?ID=2087 (372 words)

	Welcome to NamastheNRI.com
		Religious scholars and the Veerashaiva swamijis invited for conventions give discourses on Veerashaivism and Hinduism.
		Youth tours, spiritual discussions, youth and adult workshops about religious practices, business workshops for youth, felicitation of graduates, holding of Vachana, dance, coloring, and essay competitions related to Veerashaiva topics, and cultural entertainment are some of other aspects of conventions.
		Members' main focus is to educate the young Veerashaivas of their religious heritage by doing Istalinga pooja, reading and interpreting Vachanas, educating them about the life and work of the 12th century devotees, explaining Hindu festivals, and discussing the similarities and differences in Veerashaivism and other religions.
	www.namasthenri.com /associations/vsna.html (273 words)

	The Hindu : Veerashaivas' campaign gaining momentum
		The movement launched by the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha that the Veerashaivas or Lingayats are non- Hindus and that they should be listed separately in the Census operations has gained momentum.
		Although the cry that the Lingayats are non-Hindus is by no means a recent one, it is for the first time such rallies, processions and awareness programmes are being held.
		Chidananda Murthy told The Hindu that in the current Census even those who declared themselves as Lingayats or Veerashaivas would be regarded as Hindus as the Government of India and various laws did not consider the members of the community as a religious minority as was the case with Sikhs, Buddhists or Jains.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/2000/12/11/stories/0411402k.htm (760 words)

	home (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Veerashaiva Samaja of United Kingdom (VSUK) is a registered charity founded in 1988 in the UK committed to the doctrine of Veerashaivism the faith of Lingayats.
		VSUK and its counterpart in America called VSNA work in close collaboration to propagate the Veerashaiva faith world-wide.
		More recently Veerashaiva Samajas have been founded in Europe, Far East and Australia.
	www.vsuk.org.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /pages/home.htm (401 words)

	OurKarnataka.Com : The Literary work from 1150 A.D to 1400 A.D : Janna, Thirthankaras
		By about 1150 A.D there was a wide gap between the spoken language and old kannada, the literary language of poets and learned men.
		The religious reformist movement of the Veerashaivas under the leadership of Basaveshwara took up the spoken language and gave it a literary status and a vast amount of literature was produced.
		Unaffected by this literary movement, a large number of writers still clung to old kannada and continued to write in the traditional way.
	www.ourkarnataka.com /Articles/literature/lit_12to14AD.htm (818 words)

	Home: Auckland Chapter - Basava Samithi of Australasia Inc. (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Due to this simple and straight forward appealing to the common man approach of praying, nearly 25 families meet every month second Saturday in individual member’s house on turn base for “Maneyalli Mahamane” programme from 5.00 to 8.00 PM.
		This programme is picking up its popularity and members are inviting their non Veerashaiva friends to introduce their philosophy to them.
		The organizers of this programme are planing to introduce simple way of understanding Veerashaiva Philosophy to the younger generation who would be the leaders of tomorrow and right people to understand better things with clear and open mind.
	bsoaa.org.cob-web.org:8888 /auckland/index.html (276 words)

	Vachana - Nachiketa Sharma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The concluding item in this suite, vachanA literally means "saying," and contextually these poetic sayings, actually in Kannada free verse, are the work of the pioneers of the Veerashaiva movement within the Hindu religious tradition.
		The most intense creative period of the Veerashaivas is considered to be between the 10th C and 12th C AD, in the geographical area of what is today northern Karnataka.
		The lyric on this CD, yanna kAyavA, was written by Basavanna, the great social reformer of the 12th century AD.
	nachiketa.sharma.tripod.com /items/vachana.html (114 words)

	About Bagalkot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In recent years, this town has emerged as a powerful center of Industry, Commerce and Educational institutions.
		The world renowned piligrim places of Veerashaivas, Kudal Sangam, the sanctuary of lord Basaveshwara of twelveth century who was considered as the greatest social reformer, a scholar and who brought about revolutionary changes by serving the humanity.
		Shivayogimandir is the training center for swamijis and treasure house of veershaiva literature and wisdom.
	www.becbgk.edu /html/bagalkot.htm (206 words)

	HDK’s assurance stirs up a hornet’s nest in Gulbarga - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy’s assurance that the Gulbarga University would be named after the 12th century social reformer Lord Basaveshwara has literally stirred a hornet’s nest here, with pro and anti-stands being taken by different organisations.
		Both the Dalit andVeerashaiva organisations are up in arms here, with the Dalits demanding the university be renamed after Dr B R Ambedkar, and the Veerashaivas demanding it to be in Lord Basaveshwara’s name.
		But, the Veerashaivas counter this by stating that Dr Ambedkar was nowhere connected with the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, but Lord Basaveshwara, who was born at Ingeleshwar in Bijapur district, lived in Basavakalyan.
	www.deccanherald.com.cob-web.org:8888 /deccanherald/may152006/state2318462006514.asp (369 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Veerashaivas worship Shiva in the form of the linga.
		For this they are also called Lingayats, bearers of a linga, which they wear on their body, usually around the neck.
		It embodies “the world in which we live and the world which constitutes the whole of the universe.”
	www.mtholyoke.edu /~rspatil/classweb/veerashaivism/worship.html (112 words)

	History of the Kannada Literature: Jaina, Veerashaiva and Brahmanical Epics
		History of the Kannada Literature: Jaina, Veerashaiva and Brahmanical Epics
		The Veerashaiva movement and the composition of Vachanas introduced a new era in Kannada literature.
		A pucca desi or usage of simple spoken language came into vogue replacing the Sanskritized or Champu style.
	www.kamat.com /kalranga/kar/literature/epics.htm (769 words)

	Census: call to include Dalits as neo-Buddhists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		There was no need for the Dalit community to embrace any higher religion as Buddhism embodied the very essence of humanity, he opined.
		Expressing solidarity with the call given by the Veerashaivas seeking a separate religion status for their community, he said that Veerashaivism and Hinduism were different.
		The vachanas were very significant in Veershaivism whereas the Vedas were given utmost prominence in Hinduism.
	www.ambedkar.org /News/hl/Census.htm (149 words)

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