Birth anniversary of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwar celebrated in Yadgir 

Basava Jayanti celebration in Yadgir on April 30, 2025
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The 12th century’s social reformer Basaveshwar fought against inequality to bring equality in society, MLA Channareddy Patil Tunnur said after inaugurating the 892th birth anniversary celebrations of Basaveshwar. He paid a floral tribute to the social reformer in Yadgir on April 30.

Mr. Tunnur said that Basaveshwar has struggled against social inequality by gathering saints from different castes through ‘Anubhava Mantap’. Because of his initiatives and awareness, many social evils were eradicated, he added.

“Basaveshwar wasn’t only a philosopher and social reformer, but also a good administrator who protected the interests of the people under Bijjala’s rule. His dedication and honesty as a Minister under King Bijjala was highly appreciable. His thoughts brought many changes to society. He wrote vachanas (expression of thoughts via short passages) to eradicate social evils and superstitions,” the MLA said.

CMC Chairperson Lalita Anapur and Deputy Commissioner B. Susheela also addressed the gathering.

Subhashchandra Koulagi, principal of government degree college, gaven a special lecture on Basaveshwar.

YUDA Chairperson Vinayak Malipatil, Superintendent of Police Pruthvik Shankar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Sharanabasappa Koteppagol, Assistant Commissioner of Yadgir sub-division Hampanna Sajjan, and district president of Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha were among those present