Modi pays homage to Basaveshwara on 12th-century saint's birth anniversary

He is a revered figure, especially among Lingayats who are concentrated mostly in Karnataka.In separate posts, the prime minister also greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and the birth anniversary of saint Parshuram.He noted that Akshaya Tritiya is a very auspicious day in Odisha and for the great Odia culture.This is the day when the making of chariots begins for the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Basaveshwara, a revered 12th century statesman, poet and philosopher, on his birth anniversary.

Modi said on 'X', ''I pay homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the special occasion of Basava Jayanthi. His ideals illuminate millions of lives. We are working towards fulfilling his dreams of a just and prosperous society.'' Also known as Basava, he espoused equality among human beings and spoke against any form of discrimination. He is a revered figure, especially among Lingayats who are concentrated mostly in Karnataka.

In separate posts, the prime minister also greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and the birth anniversary of saint Parshuram.

He noted that Akshaya Tritiya is a very auspicious day in Odisha and for the great Odia culture.

''This is the day when the making of chariots begins for the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath. It is also closely linked with Akhi Muthi Anukula, when farmers start sowing seeds. May the blessings of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath always remain upon us,'' Modi said on 'X'.