Who founded the Lingayat Movement?

Basava

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Ramanuja

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Shankaracharya

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Kamban

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The correct option is A Basava
Lingayat worship is centered on Lord Shiva in his iconic form of 'ishtalinga'. Lingayatism or Veerashaivism is considered as a Shaivite religious sect inside Hinduism. It was founded by the philosopher Basava in the 12th century and spread by his followers, who are known as 'Sharanas'.

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