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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

  1. Basava Purana Britannica.com.
  2. Basava in Literature
  3. Basava purana by Bheema Kavi cscsarchive.org.
  4. Extract of 1969 version
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