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Home/Current Affairs/Veerashaiva Mahasabha asks community members not to describe themselves as Hindus

Veerashaiva Mahasabha asks community members not to describe themselves as Hindus

26 Dec 2023

Context: The Veerashaiva Mahasabha has urged the community members not to describe themselves as Hindu in the forthcoming population census. 

About Veerashaivas

  • A Sect Within Shaivism: Veerashaivas are worshippers of Lord Shiva. It is one sect within Shaivism. 
    • Shaivism is one of the major traditions within Hinduism, and it primarily focuses on the worship of Lord Shiva as the supreme deity.
  • Geographical Presence: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. 
  • Holy Places for Veerashaiva Community: Kashi mutt, Rameshwaram Mutt, Ujjaini Mutt, Rambhapura Mutt and Srishaila Mutt

Also Read: Sister City Relationship Between Janakpur And Ayodhya

News Source: The Hindu

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