List of Lingayats
Lingayats, also known as Veerashaiva , are a community in India who adhere to Lingayatism, a religious sect of Shaivism within Hinduism. This is a list of notable Lingayats: == Saints == Akka Mahadevi Allama Prabhu Basava Channabasavanna Ambigara Chowdaiya Devar Dasimayya Siddheshwar – of Solapur, Maharashtra Viswabandhu Marulasiddha Sharane Sri Danamma Devi – of Guddapura, Maharashtra Sarvajna == Historical rulers == Kittur Chennamma(1778–1829) – queen of the princely state of Kitturu, Karnataka; fought against Doctrine of lapse Belawadi Mallamma Haleri Kings – of Madikeri Linga Rajendra II – Haleri king of Kodagu Chikka Virarajendra – last ruler of Madikeri Keladi Nayaka Kingdom Keladi Chennamma Shivappa Nayaka Hande Hanumappa Nayaka- Savior of Vijayanagara empire and first Hande ruler of Ballari Kenchana Gouda- After whom Kenchanagudda got its name == Philanthropists == Shivakumara Swamiji – head of Siddaganga Matha; Padma Bhushan awardee Gubbi Thotadappa - founder of famous Thotadappa hostel.