Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Basava National Award to Siddarama Sharanaru Beldala on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi celebrations in Mysuru on Monday. Mysuru district in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji and others were present. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that we must always remember the social reformer Basavanna, who, as early as the 12th century, raised his voice against the caste system and superstitions while striving to build a new society. Speaking after inaugurating the Basava Jayanti celebrations at Kalamandira in Mysuru, Mr. Siddaramaiah said Basavanna rejected the deeply entrenched caste system and propagated the noble message that “we must first live as human beings.” Published – April 20, 2026 07:29 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation ISRO ties up with TIFR for collaboration in space science Lands being allotted to corporates under the ‘black law’, says P.R.Pandian