Akka Mahadevi was born in the 12th century in Udutadi village of Shivamogga (Shimoga) in Karnataka. She was initiated into the worship of Lord Shiva at a young age of 10 and later became one of the most prominent figure of the Veerashaiva Bhakti movement of the 12th century. She was one of the noted … Continue reading Akka Mahadevi, Saint of Veerashaiva Bhakti Movement