A report on Lingayatism, Jainism and Karnataka

The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).
Basava, the influential leader of Lingayatism
Classification of Saṃsāri Jīvas (transmigrating souls) in Jainism
Mallikarjuna temple and Kashi Vishwanatha temple at Pattadakal, built successively by the kings of the Chalukya Empire and Rashtrakuta Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
An idol of Akka Mahadevi holding Ishta Linga in her left hand
Lord Neminatha, Akota Bronzes (7th century)
Chief Minister Dr. Devaraj Urs announcing the new name of the Mysore state as 'Karnataka'
A necklace with pendant containing linga symbol of Shiva are worn by Lingayats. Rudraksha beads (shown above) and Vibhuti (sacred ash on forehead) are other symbols adopted as a constant reminder of one's principles of faith.
Jain miniature painting of 24 tirthankaras, Jaipur, c. 1850
Jog Falls, formed by Sharavathi River, are the second-highest plunge waterfalls in India.
Kudalasangama in Bagalkot district, a temple and pilgrimage site linked to Guru Basavanna
Jain temple painting explaining Anekantavada with Blind men and an elephant
Political map of Indian state of Karnataka with the official names of its 31 districts.
Kayakave Kailasa in Kannada
A Jain monk in meditation, wearing the characteristic white robe and face covering
A vachana (poem) by Akka Mahadevi
Nishidhi stone, depicting the vow of sallekhana, 14th century, Karnataka
emblem of Karnataka
Praying at the feet of a statue of Bahubali
Infosys, a Bengaluru-headquartered information-technology company,
Jain worship may include ritual offerings and recitals.
A yakshagana artist
Celebrating Das Lakshana (Paryushana), Jain Center of America, New York City
Vishnu image inside the Badami Cave Temple Complex number 3. The complex is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture.
The birth of Mahavira, from the Kalpa Sūtra (c.1375–1400 CE)
Gomateswara (982–983) at Shravanabelagola is an important centre of Jain pilgrimage.
Shikharji
Halmidi inscription (450 CE) is the earliest attested inscription in the Kannada language.
Idol of Suparśvanātha
Indian Institute of Science is one of the premier institutes of India.
A symbol to represent the Jain community was chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of Mahavira’s nirvana.
Literacy rates of Karnataka districts
Rishabhdev, believed to have lived over 592.704×1018 years ago, is considered the traditional founder of Jainism.
Anil Kumble, former captain of the Indian Test team and spin legend, is the highest wicket-taker for India in international cricket.
The ruins of Gori Jain temples in Nagarparkar, Pakistan, a pilgrimage site before 1947.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
Ranakpur Jain Temple
The state bird, Indian roller
Dilwara Temples
Bengal tigers at Bannerghatta National Park near Bangalore
Parshvanath Temple in Khajuraho
Chennakesava Temple is a model example of the Hoysala architecture, later repaired in the 16th century with financial support and grants by the Vijayanagara Emperors.
Girnar Jain temples
Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur has the second largest pre-modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia Sophia.
Jal Mandir, Pawapuri
Mysore Palace in the evening, the official residence and seat of the Wodeyar dynasty, the rulers of Mysore of the Mysore Kingdom, the royal family of Mysore.
Lodhurva Jain temple
Palitana temples
Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri, Karnataka
Jain temple, Antwerp, Belgium
Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi
Hutheesing Jain Temple

Contemporary Lingayatism is influential in South India, especially in the state of Karnataka.

- Lingayatism

This region was a stronghold of Jainism and Shaivism.

- Lingayatism

In the twelfth century, Lingayatism emerged in northern Karnataka as a protest against the rigidity of the prevailing social and caste system.

- Karnataka

The Jain philosophy and literature have contributed immensely to the religious and cultural landscape of Karnataka.

- Karnataka

A monolithic, 18 m statue of Bahubali, Gommateshvara, built in 981 CE by the Ganga minister and commander Chavundaraya, is situated on a hilltop in Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.

- Jainism

During the 11th century, Basava, a minister to the Jain Kalachuri king Bijjala, converted many Jains to the Lingayat Shaivite sect.

- Jainism

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