Lingayats likely to be free from multiple idols as mutts break silence

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September 3, 2017

Bengaluru, Sept 3: The movement for a separate religion for Lingayats got a boost with two prominent mutts —Siddaganga and Suttur — expressing their willingness for exit from the Hinduism. The two mutts in south Karnataka were steadfastly silent even as a debate was raging about the whole idea. Both the pro-and anti-separate religion factions were hoping that the two mutts would voice their support in their favour.

SM Jamdar, secretary of the Lingayat Movement, said Lingayats should trudge a path totally different from Hinduism. Community leaders have decided that Lingayat religion will be free of temples, idols and Sanskrit hymns. Pressing for constitutional recognition for the religion that was set up by Basaveshwara in 12th century, the leaders have vouched that the new religion will oppose building temples, worshipping idols and chanting Sanskrit hymns. Ironically, most of the Lingayat mutts and pontiffs are running temples, following Hindu traditions.

Both the mutts, despite tracing their origin to ‘Virakta Tradition’ practised Shaiva culture and supported study of vedas, upanishads and had even set up Sanskrit colleges besides worshipping ‘Shiva’ However Basaveshwara, opposing the idol worship and other superstitious beliefs of Hinduism, propounded Lingayat religion and called for equality of all.

SM Jamdar, Secretary of the Lingayat Movement, said: “I agree some mutts are closely following Hindu traditions. Now with the separate identity under the Constitution we hope that the Lingayat religion will be free from temples, idols and Sanskrit hymns. Even though we cannot say that there will be complete change but most of the Lingayats will change themselves and owe their allegiance to Vacahanas, literary work by Sharanas of 12th century.”

Jayamruthyunjaya Swamiji of Panchamasali Peetha said, “Siddaganga seer said he would support any movement intended to do good to the community. Similarly, the junior pontiff said that Basava philosophy is our philosophy and all of us must go together and achieve the common goal of getting constitutional recognition for separate religion.” According to Jamadar, Suttur seer also suggested to resolve the differences and go together. However, there was no official statement in this regard by the seers of either mutt.

The leaders of the movement have also claimed that the Panchapeethas which initially showed resistance have also mellowed down their opposition by showing signs of compromise. “What we did not see for nearly 300 years we are witnessing now in the last few days,” Jamadar said.

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True Indian
 - 
Monday, 4 Sep 2017

all hindus should think like this.  Hinduism doesn't allow idol worship.  please check out Dr Zakir naik's videos,  who was speaking the truth and then was made to look anti social by chaddi people. 

Sandesh
 - 
Sunday, 3 Sep 2017

Next minorities will be lingayat

Kumar
 - 
Sunday, 3 Sep 2017

I want to form new religion on my name. Kumarism - a religion for oppressed people

Unknown
 - 
Sunday, 3 Sep 2017

What is the aim of new religion? people loosing peace because of the existing religions. still forming another one

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February 13,2020

On Friday, February 7, 2020 Tulu Koota Kuwait under the leadership of Dynamic President Ramesh S Bhandary and coordination of Sports Secretary Roshan Quadras  held its annual picnic at Mishref Garden, Kuwait.  Although slight drizzling on the   previous night had caused great concern amongst committee members , yet the  windy and dusty weather did not lessen the enthusiasm and excitement of Tulu Koota Kuwait members.  Over 1000 members enjoyed the fun filled day.

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The act beautifully conveyed the message of sustainability, and climate change and raised awareness on how to fight it, how to live green.  The traditional inaugural of the sports event was done by breaking of coconut by Sports Secretary Mr. Roshan Quadras.  TKK First Lady Mrs Anitha Ramesh Bhandary led the sports march holding the traditional torch followed by the  Go Green Global team holding different country flags with plant pots, followed by President, committee members and Sponsors of TKK. The president officially inaugurated the Sports Event by officially lighting the Sports Lamp.

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July 18,2020

Mangaluru, July 18: The Dakshina Kannada district administration is likely to earmark a common burial ground in the wake of growing resistance from residents of various localities in Mangaluru against burial of Covid-19 victims in their vicinity.

Recently, following protests by residents on Bolar, the body of a Covid-19 victim remained in the ambulance for hours together. The residents refused to allow the victim to be laid to rest at a burial ground attached to a mosque. The victim, who had been a resident of Idya in Surathkal, was subsequently laid to rest after DC’s intervention.

In a bid to avoid such instances in the future, the district administration has identified a burial ground on the outskirts of Mangaluru. 

Former minister and incumbent Mangaluru MLA UT Khader said that he had discussed the problem at length with the officials of the Dakshina Kannada district administration, and had suggested they look for a relatively isolated space on the outskirts of Mangaluru city in order to avoid confrontation with the public.

“A parcel of land at Badaga Yekkuru, some 20km from the city has been identified as being suitable for the burial ground, but the district administration is yet to take a final decision,” Khader said.

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April 11,2020

Kundapur, Apr 10: Police have lodged a case against Nagaraj Mogaveera, 28, a resident of Karwadi Saukur in Kundapur, for sharing a communal hatred and sensitive post over Facebook.

On his Facebook page, he wrote, "1,500 persons went to Delhi mosque from Karnataka. Each person's test costs Rs 4,500 which becomes expenditure of Rs 67,50,000 in all. If they be encountered, each bullet costs Rs. 63 and the total expenditure will be Rs 94,500."

According to the complaint filed by Mukhtar Ahmad of the Janata Colony of Kundapur Karwadi village on Friday, the police have booked a case under the IPC Section 1860, 295A, 505 (2) and launched the investigation.

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