BasavaHindu Male Hindu name meaning

Basava was a 12th-century Hindu social reformer, philosopher, and poet from Karnataka, India. He is considered an early proponent of the Lingayat faith, a form of Hinduism that emphasizes the worship of Shiva in the form of a symbolic phallus, or lingam. Basava advocated equality of all castes and the rejection of traditional Hindu caste distinctions, leading to significant social change in the region.

12th Century

Basava was also known as Basavanna or Basaveshwara. He is regarded as a major figure in Kannada literature and is celebrated as a poet and a saint. Basava's works, which include poetry and prose, are characterized by their devotion to Shiva and their critique of caste distinctions and social inequality. Basava's influence extended beyond the Lingayat community and helped shape the cultural and religious landscape of Karnataka.

12th-13th Century