Last year, the rationalist had spoken against worshipping “nude idols” in Hinduism
Dr M.M. Kalburgi (Photo: AP)
Hubballi: Dr M.M. Kalburgi, who was shot dead at this home on Sunday, had faced severe criticism from his own Lingayat community in 1980 following alleged derogatory references to 12th century social reformer Basavanna.
Last year, the rationalist had spoken against worshipping “nude idols” in Hinduism. A scholar of Vachana literature, Dr Kalburgi was born in Yaragal village of Sindagi taluk in Bijapur district on November 28, 1938. He was presented the Sahitya Academy award in 2006 for Marga-4, a collection of his research articles.
He has written several publications and filed more than 400 research articles. These works are published in four volumes under the name, Marga.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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