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The Basava Purana is a 13th-century Telugu epic poem, written by Palkuriki Somanatha. It is a sacred text of Veerashaiva and Lingayat sects. The epic poem narrating the life story of philosopher Basava (1134–1196 CE), the founder of Lingayatism . Later in 1369 A.D., it was translated to Kannada language by Bhima Kavi, this version contains detailed description and in time was considered his standard biography .
Translations
- Siva's Warriors: The Basava Purana of Palkuriki Somanatha, Tr. by Velcheru Narayana Rao. Princeton Univ Press, 1990. ISBN 0691055912.
See also
References
- Basava Purana Britannica.com.
- Basava in Literature
- Basava purana by Bheema Kavi cscsarchive.org.
- Extract of 1969 version
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