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{{Short description|Indian saint}}
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[[File:Hanagal Kumaraswamiji 2017 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|Kumaraswamiji on a 2017 stamp of India]]
'''Kumaraswamiji of Hanagal''' (11 September 1867 – 1930) was an Indian saint and the founder of [[All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha]].
A kannada movie [[Viratpura Viragi]] - A biopic based on Shri Hangalla Kumareshwara directed by [[B. S. Lingadevaru]], depicts immensely wonderful contributions to the society made by Shri Hangalla Kumareshwara<ref name="istampgallery.com">[http://postagestamps.gov.in/Pdfbind.ashx?id=302 Sri Hanagal Kumaraswamiji] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307041633/http://postagestamps.gov.in/Pdfbind.ashx?id=302 |date=7 March 2018 }}. postagestamps.gov.in</ref><ref name="Patil2002">{{cite book|author=Shankaragouda Hanamantagouda Patil|title=Community Dominance and Political Modernisation: The Lingayats|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=R84n-Wv1S-8C&pg=PA167|year=2002|publisher=Mittal Publications|isbn=978-81-7099-867-9|pages=167–}}</ref>

==Early life==
Shri Kumaraswamiji was born in [[Joyisara Haralahalli]] village of [[Haveri]] district to the couple Basavayya and Smt. Neelamma into a pious family. His first name was Halayya. He was brilliant at the school. He showed more interest in spiritual aspects at a tender age. By the time he was in 7th standard, his mind completely turned to spirituality.<ref name="istampgallery.com"/>

==Spiritual life==
Shri Kumaraswamiji chose renunciation for his spiritual endurance under the guidance of [[Siddaroodha Swamiji]] of [[Siddaroodha Math]] in [[Hubballi]]. He spent 12 years meditating in a cave near [[Mysuru]] before returning to [[North Karnataka]]. He also served the Hanagal Virakta Math as a monk.<ref name="istampgallery.com"/>

==Notable works==
* He established [[All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha]] in 1904.
* He also established [[Shivayoga Mandira]] in 1909.
* He also established [[Goshala]] to protect and shelter the cows which still runs today. It symbolises his love towards animals.<ref name="istampgallery.com"/>

==Efforts==
He encouraged Indians to choose [[Khadi]] during [[United Kingdom|British]] period in [[India]] by wearing [[Khadi]]. He also made Yoga compulsory in his institution for all Sanyasis. It symbolises his concern for healthy living.<ref name="istampgallery.com"/>

==Recognition==
* [[India Post]] released a commemorative postage stamp on 19 May 2017 on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary celebration.<ref name="istampgallery.com"/>
* B.V.V. Sangha has named its hospital after his name who pioneered treating the ill with herbal medicines as '''Hanagal Shree Kumareshwar Hospital and Research Centre''' in [[Bagalkot]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snmcbgk.in/hospital.html|title=:: S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K Hospital &Research Centre, Bagalkot::|website=www.snmcbgk.in}}</ref>
* A film named [[Viratapura Viragi]] has been produced based on the life story of Shri Hanagal Kumara Shivayogi. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Admin |date=2022-12-04 |title='Adhunika Basavanna' First Look Release of 'Viratapura Viragi' based on the life of Hanagalla Sri Kumar Shivayogi » Jsnewstimes |url=https://jsnewstimes.com/entertainment/kannada/adhunika-basavanna-first-look-release-of-viratapura-viragi-based-on-the-life-of-hanagalla-sri-kumar-shivayogi |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Jsnewstimes |language=en-US}}</ref>

==References==
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GavinEspinoza2 at 20:07, 31 July 2025