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Basava Jayanti celebrated in Belagavi • May 1, 2025, 3:53 AM ET (The Hindu)
Basava Jayanti celebrated in Mysuru • Apr. 30, 2025, 11:29 PM ET (The Hindu)
Veerashaiva, Lingayat communities unite to celebrate Basava Jayanti in Kalaburagi • Apr. 26, 2025, 11:59 PM ET (The Hindu)

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Flourished c.1101 - c.1200

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