| Chaturacharyas ( 15-20th century ) Panchacharyas ( 20th century onwards ) चातुराचार्यः ( १५-२० शताब्दी ) पञ्चाचार्यः ( २० शताब्द्याः आरभ्य ) | |
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Flag of Panchacharyas Iconography Padapuje on Shivalinga Padapuje on head of the devotee Head of Rambapuri Peetha Pallakki utsav Padapuje on head of the devotee | |
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| Adapted by | Panchapeethas |
| Portrayed by | Shivayogi Shivacharya |
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| Full name | Jagadguru Panchacharya |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Self-styled Godmans |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
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Panchacharyas ( Since 20th century ) previously known as Chaturacharyas ( 15-20th century ) are controversial religious figures of India, Panchacharya which means five sages they are Renukacharya, Darukacharya, Ekorama, Panditharadhya, Vishwaradhya, their iconography is sage standing on Shivalingam, they are seated in Panchapeethas (five monastery) known as Veera (Rambhapuri), Saddharma (Ujjaini), Vairagya (Kedar), Surya (Srisailam), Jnana (Kashi) Shimhasanas. Renukacharya is first mentioned in Siddhanta Shikhamani a 15th century mythological fiction of Sanskrit language written by Shivayogi Shivacharya, it is regarded as holy book for the Panchapeethas.[1] Based on this book the Panchapeethas claimed Panchacharyas are a founders of Lingayatism or Veerashaiva , however this claim is rejected by researchers and opinioned Siddhanta Shikhamani is mythological fiction not a history, it is written after a centuries of founding Lingayatism or Veerashaiva by Basava and their is no mention of any of this Panchacharyas in any Hindu literatures or inscriptions which predates 15th century.[2]
- ^ Dasgupta (2 January 1955). A History of Indian Philosophy: Volume 5. Cambridge University Press. pp. 46–47. ISBN 978-0-521-04782-1.
- ^ "Making Sense of the Lingayat vs Veerashaiva Debate". thewire.in. Retrieved 14 November 2024.