Veerashaiva

Split in Karnataka Congress? Party leader questions decision to recognise Lingayat as religion

Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government on Monday recognised Lingayat as a separate religion.

Mar 20, 2018, 20:32 PM IST

Members of Lingayat and Veerashaiva communities clash in Karnataka's Kalaburagi

Scenes of joy and despair were seen across the state soon after a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah okayed the religion based on the suggestions of Nagamohan Das committee. 

Mar 19, 2018, 21:23 PM IST

Lingayat, Veerashaiva are branches of Hindu religion: Vishwesha Tirtha Swami

Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Pejawar said the traditions of Lingayat and Veerashaiva are just like 'Dwaita' and 'Advaita' schools of philosophy.

Oct 18, 2017, 16:49 PM IST