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