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Who Were The Virashaivas?

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Who Were The Virashaivas? Virashaivas are members of a movement in the Hindu Bhakti (devotional) tradition known as Virashaivismn started in 12th century in the state of Karnataka.. ​Virahaivism is also known as ‘Heroic Shaivism’, challenged the orthodox tradition of hinduism. Who were Virashaivas and Lingayats? Though many people believed for a long time that

Is Lingayat Lower Caste?

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Is Lingayat Lower Caste? After being placed in the shudra category in the 1881 census, Lingayats demanded a higher caste status. Are lingayat Kshatriya? Lingayats condemn the performance of rituals and sacrifices which include animal sacrifices. Lingayats cannot be accepted as Hindus, they are neither Brahmins, Kshatriyas nor Vaishyas. Which category is lingayat? S.No State