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4.ANUBHAVA MANTAPA IN BASAVAKALYAN

Recently, the Chief Minister of Karnataka has laid the foundation stone for the ‘New AnubhavaMantapa’ in Basavakalyan, the place where 12th century poet-philosopher Basaveshwara lived for most of his life.

ABOUT THE NEW ANUBHAVA MANTAPA:

• It will be a six-floor structure in the midst of the 7.5-acre plot and represent various principles of Basaveshwara’s philosophy.
• It will showcase the 12th Century AnubhavaMantapa (often referred to as the “first Parliament of the world”) established by Basaveshwara in Basavakalyan where philosophers and social reformers held debates.
• The building will adopt the Kalyana Chalukyastyle of architecture.
• Later Chalukyas, popularly known as the Chalukyas of Kalyan or KalyaniChalukyas form an integral part of ancient Karnataka history of early medieval period.
• KalyanChalukya rulers patronised temple construction, dance and music, as their predecessors did.
• The grand structure supported by 770 pillars will have an auditorium with a seating capacity of 770 people.
• It is believed that 770 Sharanas (followers of Basaveshwara) led the Vachana reformist movement in the 12th Century.
• On its top, the structure would have a Shiva Lingaplaced on a large pedestal.
• The project also envisages state-of-the-art robotic system, open-air theatre, modern water conservation system, terrace garden, library, research centre, prayer hall, yoga centre and so on.

SOURCE: PIB