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Basava Purana Unveiled: Palkuriki Somanatha’s Epic of Basavanna, Ishtalinga, and Equality
Basava Purana is a 13th-century Telugu epic by Palkuriki Somanatha that celebrates Basavanna (Basaveshwara) and codifies Lingayat principles through the Ishtalinga, Kayaka (work as worship), and Dasoha (sharing and service). Set against the vibrant bhakti milieu of medieval Deccan, it blends hagiography with social ethics and community dialogue through the Anubhava Mantapa. The poem’s dvipada…
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Akka Mahadevi Jayanthi 2026 on Chaitra Pournami: Fearless Bhakti, Timeless Vachanas, Living Heritage
Akka Mahadevi Jayanthi, celebrated on Chaitra Pournami, honors the 12th-century Kannada mystic-poet whose Vachanas transformed the Veerashaiva (Lingayat) Bhakti movement. In 2026, the observance falls on April 1, aligning devotion and study with the full moon’s auspicious clarity. The post explores Akka’s life, theological insights, and literary crafther ankita to Chennamallikarjuna, digambara-like renunciation, and engagement…