Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi, celebrated on Friday, May 10th, 2024, in Karnataka. Basavanna, also known as Basaveshwara, was a 12th-century philosopher, statesman, and social reformer who founded the Lingayat sect. His teachings emphasized devotion, selfless service, and ethical conduct, and his legacy continues to inspire millions, particularly in Karnataka. Basava Jayanti is celebrated with reverence through various cultural and religious events, processions, and spiritual discourses.