Basava Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Basavanna (also known as Basaveshwara), the 12th-century philosopher, poet, social reformer, and the founding saint of the Lingayat sect. Celebrated with great devotion across Karnataka and parts of South India, this day honors Basavanna’s unwavering commitment to equality, spirituality, and social justice. The Life of Basavanna Basava was…