Wed Apr 30 14:35:21 UTC 2025: ## Basavanna’s Legacy Celebrated in Mysuru

**Mysuru, Karnataka, April 30, 2025** – Thousands gathered in Mysuru today to commemorate the birth anniversary of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna. The Basava Jayanti celebrations, organized by the district administration and the Department of Kannada and Culture, featured floral tributes at Basaveshwara Circle and a program at Kalamandira.

Prominent figures from various political parties, including MLA Tanveer Sait, MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, MLC Manje Gowda, and senior officials, attended the events. Sait lauded Basavanna as a beacon of humanity, highlighting the continued relevance of his philosophy of social equality and rejection of caste and gender discrimination. Additional Deputy Commissioner Shivaraju urged attendees to embrace Basavanna’s ideals in their daily lives. Dr. Rajashekara Jamadandi delivered the keynote address. The celebrations underscored Basavanna’s enduring influence on social justice in India.

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