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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