Lord Basaveshwara Basavanna Basav Idol (ಬಸವೇಶ್ವರ 101)(Marble Dust)

Marble dust statue of Basavanna, Basaveshwara, also known as Basavanna, was a saint poet, social reformer and philosopher who fought against societal problems of the day, rose up against inequalities based on caste, class, and gender. He emphasized the dignity of labour, monotheism,and nonviolence while advocating and practicing the values of equality. His acknowledgement of women’s uniqueness and rights was one of his many contributions to the regeneration of contemporary tradition-bound society.His thought and teachings go beyond all boundaries, addressing the global and eternal. Basavanna was a renowned humanist who argued for a new way of life in which divine experience was central to life and caste, gender, and social differences were irrelevant.In every way, the wife and husband were considered equals, and they shared equally in all religious and social responsibilities.Basavanna was a driving influence behind the establishment of AnubhavaMantapa, a religious discussion and experience forum.As a result, a closer examination of the Mantapa’s operation should provide us with a clearer picture of Basavanna’s attitude toward femininity.In spiritual things, women were not considered inferior to males. As a result, women’s contributions to religious experience were not only warmly embraced,but also greatly valued and promote.