Saint Basaveshwara
K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Sage Basaveshwara who founded the Lingayat cult in 12th century
Timeline of Basava's Life
| Date of Birth | 1104. A.D. |
| Stay in Bagewadi for 16 years | 1104-1120 |
| Residence in Sangama for 12 years | 1120-1132 |
| Service in Mangalavedhe for 16 years | 1132-1148 |
| Stay in Kalyana for 36 years | 1148-1184 |
| Second stay in Sangama for 2 years | 1184-1186 |
| Death in Sangama | 1186 A.D. |
