The Lingayats are a monotheistic religious denomination of Hinduism. Lingayats are also known as liṅgāyataru, liṅgavanta, vīraśaiva, liṅgadhāri. From Wikipedia
Marked as a state holiday in Karnataka, the festival coincides with Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, celebrating Basavanna’s teachings on equality and social reform.
