statue of basavanna. indian statesman, philosopher, poet.

12th ahimsa ancient anubhava architecture art asia author background basava basavanna basaveshwara bhakti built century creative culture famous hinduism historic history india indian kannada karnataka lingayat lingayatism literature male man mantapa movement old person philosopher poems poet profile reformer religion saint sculpture shaivite shiva social songs spiritual statesman statue structure tourism traditional vachana vachanaas yellow