Joint Collector S. Sedhu Madhavan and other officials offering tributes to saint Basveswara in Vizianagaram on Monday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Vizianagaram Joint Collector Sedhu Madhavan on Monday said that saint Basaveswara ‘s ideals were relevant for present society as he taught the importance of equality and welfare of downtrodden sections. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the saint, Mr. Madhavan garlanded the social reformer’s portrait and recalled his philosophy, Lord Shiva focused Bhakti movement in Karnataka and other parts of the country in the 12th century. Published – April 20, 2026 07:03 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 Draft rules for roll-out of Ethanol 85 fuel to be notified soon DMK, Cong. ‘betrayed women’ by opposing women’s quota Bill, says A.P. CM Naidu