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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Jainism faced decline, transformation in Karnataka: Prof Devarakonda Reddy
Haveri: Prof Devarakonda Reddy, a renowned historian, explained that Jains were split into two groups, with one in North India and another in South India. While one group migrated to Tamil Nadu and preserved evidence of the Pandya Raja, Karnataka's Jain saints in Shravanabelagola failed to maintain ancient records. Speaking at a two-day national seminar on Tuesday discussing Jain religion, history, archaeology, and culture at KLE's Gudleppa Hallikeri Degree College in Haveri, organised by Hampi Kannada University's department of ancient history and archaeology and Sri Abheraj Baldota Jain Culture Study Centre, he said the 4th century saw Jainism divided into Yapaniya, Kurchaka, and Digambar. North India had Shweta Pantha, as mentioned in the Devagiri inscription. "In the 12th century, Ekanta Ramayya's followers demolished numerous Jain Basadis. The decline of Kalyani Chalukyas post-1160 and subsequent rulers' support for other faiths impacted Jainism significantly," he asserted. Prof Reddy further said that the Chola invasions near Bengaluru and religious conversions contributed to their minority status. Jains and Brahmins led nomadic lives due to their trading practices. The Ekkoti Jinalaya period saw renewed organisation and construction of Basadis. "Following Mahaveer's teachings, they embraced non-violence. Dakshina Kannada's rulers maintained this tradition," he added. Prof Vasudev Badiger highlighted the importance of studying Jainism's origin, growth, and decline. Despite Jain and Buddhist emphasis on non-violence, Shaiva traditions flourished with numerous temples, whilst Jain Basadis remained few. Balligavi served as a regional Jain centre until Ekanta Ramayya's forces destroyed Abalur's Basadis, establishing Shaiva temples instead. The Pattalakeri conflict between Shaivas and Jains resulted in the Jain defeat. "Ekanta Ramayya's supernatural feats require logical examination. Twelfth-century Vachanakaras promoted equality and non-violence, with Bijjala's support. Evidence suggesting Basavanna and Bijjala supported Ekanta Ramayya is incorrect. Veerashaiva differs from Lingayat traditions, with the former associated with Basadi destruction," he strongly pressed. MM Holliyavar, the college principal, emphasised Indian religions' cultural contributions and historical religious competition. Prof Ramesh Nayak, department head, delivered keynote remarks. Photo: Prof Devarakonda Reddy inaugurates the two-day national seminar on Tuesday, at KLE's Gudleppa Hallikeri Degree College in Haveri
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
11 DK schools discontinue eggs in midday meals after parent feedback
Mangaluru: The Akshara Dasoha office in Dakshina Kannada has allowed the discontinuation of serving eggs in approximately 11 schools following parents' disapproval over including eggs in their children's midday meals. These educational institutions, located within temples, Jain Basadis, or run by religious organisations, earlier communicated their opposition to serving eggs during midday meals. Initially, when officials from Akshara Dasoha received these requests, they declined to make immediate changes, indicating that such decisions would require parental feedback. Subsequently, parents submitted written documentation specifying their preference for their children to receive bananas instead of eggs during meals. Jnanesh MP, executive officer of Akshara Dasoha in DK, said that initially, the issue came up after the Azim Premji Foundation for Development, which, in collaboration with the state govt, implemented a six-eggs-per-week programme. During the inspection, they found that some schools they visited were not serving eggs even though it was mandatory. They were serving only chikki and bananas. "Following this, schools wrote to us to exempt them from serving eggs. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mistura chinesa faz cabelo crescer e homem fica irreconhecível Resultados em 30 dias Undo However, we denied their request, communicating that it was not possible. A letter was written in this regard to the state govt, which denied that schools could stop it," he said. The govt asked to seek parents' opinion on the same and come to a conclusion. A consent form was distributed to each parent from these schools, who responded by saying no to eggs during the midday meal. Based on their feedback, these 11 schools have now stopped serving eggs and serve only bananas during midday meals, explained Jnanesh. Chikki has been removed from the midday meal menu across the state due to its adverse health effects. Meanwhile, the midday meals have started across all the schools in the district without any glitches. Jnanesh said that the total number of beneficiaries of this academic year will be known by the end of June, as admissions are still in progress. Also, a lot of migrant children who went to their hometowns are yet to return to classrooms.
