Lingayata
[ ling-gah-yuh-tuh ]
/ lɪŋˈgɑ yə tə /
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noun Hinduism.
a Saiva cult emphasizing devotion and faith.
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Also called Vira Saiva.
Origin of Lingayata
From Kannada; see origin at Lingayat
Words nearby Lingayata
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