Karnataka Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the ‘New Anubhava Mantapa’ in Basavakalyan.
It is the place where 12th century poet-philosopher Basaveshwara lived for most of his life.
Key takeaways
The ₹500 crore project would be completed within two years.
The project would highlight the teachings of Basaveshwara.
Basavakalyan is an important pilgrim centre for Lingayats.
The New Anubhava Mantapa, will be a six-floor structure in the midst of the 7.5 acre plot and represent various principles of Basaveshwara’s philosophy.
It will showcase the 12th Century Anubhava Mantapa (often referred to as the “first Parliament of the world”) established by him in Basavakalyan, where philosophers and social reformers held debates.
The building will adopt the Kalyana Chalukya style of architecture.
Important value additions
Basaveshwara
He was born in Bagevadi (of undivided Bijapur district in Karnataka) during 1131 AD.
He was the 12th century philosopher and social reformer who gave a unique spiritual path to mankind.
He is the founding saint of the Lingayat sect.
His spiritual discipline was based on the principles of:
Arivu (true knowledge),
Achara (right conduct),
Anubhava (divine experience)
His practical approach and act of establishment of ‘Kalyana Rajya’ (Welfare state) brought a new status and position for all the citizens of the society, irrespective of class, caste, creed and sex.
He established the Anubhava Mantapa, which was a common forum for all to discuss the prevailing problems of socio, economic and political areas.
It was the first and foremost socio-religious Parliament of India.
On 14th November 2015, the Prime Minister of India also inaugurated the statue of Basavanna along the bank of the river Thames at Lambeth in London.
