Consider the following statements related to the Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka :
- The Virashaiva movement was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna, a minister in the court of the Kalachuri ruler in the twelfth century.
- The Virashaivas encouraged practices, approved by the Dharmashastras, like post-puberty marriages and remarriage of widows.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2019
The Virashaiva tradition was a reformist movement that emerged in Karnataka during the 12th century, advocating for social equality and challenging traditional Hindu hierarchies and rituals under the leadership of figures like Basavanna.