Bengaluru: The Lingayat Dharma has already received official recognition at the state level thanks to the efforts of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and the Centre will also have to grant approval sooner or later, said Sri Basavalinga Pattadevaru, President of the Federation of Lingayat Seers and head of the Bhalki Hiremath.

He was addressing the valedictory ceremony of the Basava Samskruti Abhiyana (Basava Cultural Campaign) held at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on Sunday.

“Just as Lord Rama resides in Hanuman’s heart, Basavanna resides in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s heart,” the seer said. “During his tenure, the CM has organised several programs inspired by Basava philosophy. One important pending task is the establishment of a Vachana University at Basavakalyan in Bidar district. Th

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