About Lingayat sect The Lingayat sect is believed to have stemmed from the principles of the 12th century social reformer and Kannada poet Basava. Inspired by the ‘Bhakti’ movement, Basava rejected temple worship and Brahmin rituals and envisaged a religion …
About Channapatna toys Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the …