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Explain the religious practices of the Lingayats. |
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Answer» Lingayatism is a Shaivite Hindu religious tradition in India.[1][2][web 1] Initially known as Veerashaivas, since the 18th century ADHERENTS of this faith are known as Lingayats. The terms Lingayatism and Veerashaivism have been used synonymously,[note 1] but Veerashaivism MAY REFER to the broader Veerashaiva philosophy which PREDATES Lingayatism,[3] to the historical community now called Lingayats,[4] and to a contemporary (sub)tradition within Lingayatism with Vedic influences |
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