What is Virashaiva movement?

CBSE Class 7
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What is Virashaiva movement?

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The Virashaiva movement began in Karnataka in the mid-twelfth century. It was initiated by Basavanna and his companions like Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi.

  • This movement strongly argued for the equality of all human beings,
  • It was against Brahmanical ideas about caste and the treatment of women.
  • They were also against all forms of ritual and idol worship.