Table of Contents
- 1 Is veerashaiva lingayat comes under OBC NCL?
- 2 Does 3B category comes under OBC in central government?
- 3 Under which category is lingayat?
- 4 What is veerashaiva caste?
- 5 Who belongs to 3B category?
- 6 Are veerashaiva Brahmins?
- 7 Does Gowda come under central OBC?
- 8 Does vokkaliga comes under OBC in central list?
Is veerashaiva lingayat comes under OBC NCL?
Currently, the entire Veerashaiva-Lingayat community, politically dominant in the State, is included in the Karnataka OBC list under Category 3B with a 5% reservation based on income.
Does 3B category comes under OBC in central government?
Yes this category is considered backward caste category.
Is veerashaiva lingayat a general category?
Reservation status Veerashaiva Lingayats get OBC reservation at state level in both Karnataka and Telangana.
Under which category is lingayat?
Karnataka Caste Wise Report
| S.No | State Caste Name | Caste Category Name |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Lingayat – Kuruba | Cat-IIIB |
| 25 | Lingayat – Kumbara | Cat-IIIB |
| 26 | Lingayath – Bajantri | Cat-IIIB |
| 27 | Lingayath – Uppara | Cat-IIIB |
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.
Is vokkaliga belongs to OBC in central list?
So, Yes the vokkaliga caste comes under obc in central list.
Who belongs to 3B category?
Share. Category 3B is considered as OBC in Karnataka. So you need to apply for OBC Certificate.
Are veerashaiva Brahmins?
Academics claim, Veerashaivas are the descendants of his upper-caste followers who, after his death, smuggled Vedic and Brahminical rituals, and worship of Hindu gods back into the faith that Basavanna had helped found. “It would also divide the Hindu vote. Veerashaivism is Brahminical.
Who is the founder of lingayat?
Basava
The sect is generally regarded in South Indian oral tradition as having been founded by Basava in the 12th century, but some scholars believe that he furthered an already-existing creed.
Does Gowda come under central OBC?
Answer. Hello, The Vokkaliga/ Vakkaliga/ Sarpavokkaliga (Rural candidates only) Community which is recognised as a Backward class under Serial No. So, Yes the vokkaliga caste comes under obc in central list.