Are Jangamas Brahmins?

Generally called Jangam is shudra, a non brahmin caste found in the States of Karnatak, Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra, Tamilnadu , Haryana. In Karnatak, Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra they are catagorised as Beda Jangam, Budga Jangam considered as Scheduled Caste .

What is veerashaiva caste?

Veerashaivas are worshippers of Lord Shiva. They precede Basavanna, the founder of Lingayatism. Veerashaivas do not worship any God other than Shiva and can be found spread across India. Veerashaiva is one such sect and people from the community are found largely in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.

Can Jangam marry lingayat?

Shilvants seem not to give their daughters in marriage to Jangams. A Jangam girl cannot marry any one but a Jangam; Holiyachibalki girls and Chalgeribalki girls may marry Panchamsali husbands. No True Lingayat boy or girl ever marries into any of the Affiliated Lingayat castes.

Who called Jangama?

The Jangam or Jangama are a Shaiva order of religious monks. They are the priests or gurus of the Hindu Shaiva sect. Jangamas are also gurus of Veerashaiva’ sect Jangamas are disciples of Lord Shiva as mentioned in Basava Puranas.

Is lingayat a backward caste?

Reservation status Currently, 16 castes of Lingayats have been accorded the OBC status by the Central Government.

Is veerashaiva and lingayat same?

Though many people believed for a long time that Lingayats and Veerashaivas were one and the same, and that the words were interchangeable, they are very different. Lingayats are followers of Basavanna, the 12th-century social reformer who rebelled against Hindu society and established a new dharma.

Who is Panchacharya?

Panchacharya (Pancha means five and Acharya means Pontiff). It is believed that they sprang from the five great Shiva lingas. It is also belived that these Panchacharyas represent five face of lord Shiva. One of the favoutite deities of Hindus.

Is jangam a caste?

Jangam is a sub-caste of the Veerashaiva community called [Veerashaivism religion] under Hinduism.

What do you mean by Jangama?

The Jangam or Jangama are a Shaiva order of religious monks. They are the priests or gurus of the Hindu Shaiva sect. The meaning of word Jangam is ‘moving linga’ and considered superioir to ‘sthira linga’.

Is lingayat a caste?

Lingayatism is a Shaivite Hindu religious tradition in India. Initially known as Veerashaivas, since the 12th century adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats. Lingayatism rejects any form of social discrimination including the caste system.

Are lingayats vegetarians?

The Lingayats are strict vegetarians. They have their own priests to officiate over ceremonies, their own cooks. They don’t cremate the dead, but bury them. These are but a few ways in which they have fashioned their distinct theology and ritual life.

What is the significance of the Jangama of Telangana?

Jangama is one who is endowed with true spirit of Agamic knowledge, and has sacrificed his life for giving Samskaras ( good character building practices in all sections of the society including all Sudra castes without any discrimination . Telangana officially formed on 2 June 2014.

What is the meaning of the word Jangam?

Jangam or Jangama is one who is endowed with the true knowledge, sacrificed his life for the society, and avoided all the worldly happiness and attained the divine happiness. Jangam, a Sanskrit word, etymologically means that which moves.

What is the caste of Jangam Ayya in Telangana?

In Telangana, Jangam Ayya stands in Backward Class category BC A, S.NO:6 and they also stands out to be in OBC List included year 2016. OBC means Other Backward Class collective term used by the Government of India to classify castes which are Educationally or Socially Disadvantaged.

Which caste is Beda Jangam in Karnatak?

Generally called Jangam is shudra, a non brahmin caste found in the States of Karnatak, Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra, Tamilnadu , Haryana. In Karnatak, Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra they are catagorised as Beda Jangam, Budga Jangam considered as Scheduled Caste . Beda Jangam is considered as S.C at Sl.no19 of the Karnatak Scheduled Caste list.